You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state.

After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely.

So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out.

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Host: Claire Murphy 

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