Breaking News: Shorten Refutes Claims of Intimidation or Exile of Fatima Payman in Lead-Up to Crucial Caucus Meeting in Australia

From 23 ​minutes ⁢ago, Bill ⁤Shorten expressed his belief that Albanese did not ask Payman to resign from the Senate. Good morning! The Labor Party‍ is set to‌ convene its first caucus meeting since the ⁣suspension of Fatima Payman. Meanwhile, the ‌NSW Coalition is in ⁣a crisis meeting following the dismissal ‌of Nationals MP‍ Wes Fang. In May, there were nearly a million additional bulk-billed ⁤GP visits. The Australian paralympic team is being launched at an event at parliament house, with Anthony Albanese‌ extending his best wishes to the athletes. Bill Shorten emphasized ⁣the‌ importance of unity‌ within the party and ⁤refrained from criticizing Fatima ‌Payman. He acknowledged ​her potential​ contributions​ to​ Labor in the future. Shorten also⁤ shared his realistic views on the Middle ⁣East conflict, advocating for a two-state solution. ⁤Let’s ensure that ‍overseas ⁢disputes ⁢do not create divisions within our country.