• Australia's Voice Senator for WA
• Changed party from Independent on 9 Oct 2024; from Australian Labor Party on 4 Jul 2024
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Committees: Education and Employment References Committee; Reference (12 Mar 2026)

“I seek leave to amend the motion before moving it. Leave granted. I move the motion as amended in the terms circulated in the chamber: That the following matter be referred to the Education and Employment References Committee for inquiry and report by 20 November 2026: The rise in the number of Australian university graduates who struggle to find work after graduating, with particular...”

Bills: Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (12 Mar 2026)

“At the request of Senator Thorpe, I move: At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate condemns and rejects legislation that grants extraordinary decision-making power to the Minister for Home Affairs that is intended to prevent black, brown, Muslim and Arab people fleeing conflict zones from entering Australia and terminates even the most basic parliamentary safeguards such as a sunset...”

Statements by Senators: Child Care (12 Mar 2026)

“This morning, many of us had the opportunity to hear from the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia, ELACCA, about the future of early childhood education in this country. Their message was clear: if we want a stronger economy, stronger families and stronger communities, we must build an early learning system that works for all Australians. But in Western Australia, particularly in our...”

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• Has spoken in 124 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 138 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Fatima Payman's latest interest statementLast updated: 4 Dec 2025