Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has stated that there will be no expulsion or punishment for Labor Senator Fatima Payman after she crossed the floor to support a motion recognizing Palestinian statehood. Marles emphasized the importance of social cohesion across Australia and stated that now is not the time for punitive actions. Payman's decision marks the first time a federal Labor parliamentarian has crossed the floor since 2005.

Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert has recently made a strategic move by leaving her old district to run in a more conservative region of the state. This shift has raised questions about where she truly stands on the issues and how her new constituents will respond to her candidacy. Boebert's stance on various issues remains a topic of interest, as voters in her new district may have different priorities and beliefs compared to those in her previous district. It will be interesting to see how Boebert's campaign unfolds and how her positions on key issues resonate with her new voter base.

Labour's Bridget Phillipson responded to JK Rowling's criticism of the party, where the Harry Potter author accused Labour of "abandoning women." Phillipson sent a message to Rowling in light of her comments.