Fatima Payman First Hijabi Woman in Australian Parliament

Publish date: Friday، 24 June 2022

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Fatima Payman became the first Afghan-Australian and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the Australian parliament.

She is the state's only new senator, after Labor senators Sue Lines and Glenn Sterle were re-elected, along with Liberal senators Michaelia Cash and Dean Smith.

"WE WON!!!! I'm proud to announce that I've officially been elected as a Senator for Western Australia," Ms Payman said on Facebook.

"Thank you everyone for your love and support! We did it!"

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered his congratulations on Twitter, with a simple "Congratulations Senator Payman".

On this World Refugee Day, we're delighted to hear that #FatimaPayman, a refugee from Afghanistan has been elected as Western Australia's newest Senator.

The people of Afghanistan (cameleers) have played a vital role in Australia's history & Fatima is following their foot steps. pic.twitter.com/akBWXfMDzJ
— Massoud Foundation Australia (@MFoundationAus) June 20, 2022

Ms Payman became an organiser for the United Workers Union and, after losing her dad to leukaemia in 2018, and decided she wanted to represent hard-working Australians like him who strived to make ends meet.

She is passionate about breaking down barriers for women, young people and culturally diverse communities.

Fatima Payman First Hijabi Woman in Australian Parliament

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