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What was Fatima Payman's decision that caused controversy within the Labor party?
Answer: Fatima Payman crossed the floor to support a motion on recognizing Palestinian statehood.
How did Deputy PM Richard Marles respond to Fatima Payman's actions?
Answer: Richard Marles ruled out expelling or punishing Fatima Payman for her decision to cross the floor.
When was the last time a federal Labor parliamentarian crossed the floor before Fatima Payman?
Answer: The last time a federal Labor parliamentarian crossed the floor was in 2005.