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A Tale of Political Defection

Politicians jumping ship mid-term to join the crossbench isn’t exactly rare—but switching sides to a rival party? That’s a bit more out of the ordinary, especially just a month after a federal election. Enter Dorinda Cox: once a Greens senator, now flying the Labor flag. Her political defection has raised eyebrows—not just for its timing, but for the contrast it offers when compared to another recent high-profile exit. Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman made headlines of her own by walking away from Labor to sit as an independent. So, what makes these two moves so different—and what do they say about the current political climate? Let’s take a closer look. 🥒 If you want to shout me a coffee to say thanks or show support, feel free to hit up my patreon, entirely optional but I appreciate it:   / swollenpickles   🥒 Sub to my second 'backup' channel… please… or not… totally up to you:    / @pixel8dpickles   00:00 Senator Fatima Payman’s defection to the cross bench 01:33 A political master class in hypocrisy 02:54 Senator Dorinda Cox’s defection to Labor 05:56 Let the leaking begin 07:32 What do Labor gain here? 09:29 What do I reckon about Senator’s quitting their party during their term? 11:14 Check your principles at the door