Fatima Payman

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Fatima Payman claims sixth WA Senate seat for Labor as Michaelia ... (ABC News)

Fatima Payman will become the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in Australia's Parliament after claiming WA's sixth senate seat.

Just over a third of West Australians put Labor as their first preference in the Senate – a swing of 6.92 per cent. But there was a much greater swing away from the Liberals, with the party losing 9.24 per cent of first preferences to sit on 31.67 per cent. Speaking to the media on Monday afternoon, Ms Payman said she was "honoured and privileged" to be elected to her new role. The results mean there will be an equal number of Labor and Liberal Senators from WA, with five each, as well as two from the Greens. - The Liberals suffered a 9.24 per cent swing in first preference votes - About one third of West Australians put Labor as their first preference

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At just 27, Fatima Payman will be the first Afghan-Australian to enter ... (Women's Agenda)

Fatima Payman has been elected to the senate, making history as the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in federal parliament.

Payman has said her father, who worked as a kitchen hand, a security guard and a taxi driver after arriving in Australia as a refugee, instilled in her the values of hard work and perseverance, and she’d like to be able to represent hard working Australians like her father. Fatima Payman has been elected to the federal senate, making Australian history as the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in federal parliament. Payman has a professional background as an organiser at the United Workers Union.

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Afghan refugee wins Australian Senate seat (Anadolu Agency)

Fatima Payman becomes 1st hijab-wearing Muslim woman in parliament - Anadolu Agency.

We did it!" "Thank you everyone for your love and support! Fatima Payman has won Western Australia's sixth and final Senate seat, becoming the first Afghan Australian and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in parliament, SBS News reported.

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'I want to normalise hijab wearing': WA's newest Labor senator on ... (The Guardian)

Fatima Payman is unbothered by the focus on her headscarf covering, saying her identity is 'Australian first'

“I honestly would do anything to know or see my dad’s reaction. “My mum was bawling,” she says. “There was relief but also a massive sense of responsibility. “But that is OK, maybe I’ll teach her how I wear my hijab.” She also wants to bring a focus to cost-of-living concerns, childcare, climate change and other issues affecting young families. I believe that everyone deserves a fair go in life despite where they came from and what they believe in, their sexual orientation, age or ability.”

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'Making history today': Fatima Payman becomes parliament's first ... (SBS)

Fatima Payman has won Western Australia's sixth and final Senate seat, becoming the first Afghan-Australian and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in ...

"Senator-elect Payman is an Australian Muslim with cultural roots from Afghanistan, the eldest of four children and a strong advocate for workers." Mr Palmer spent upwards of $100 million on his national election campaign, dominating the airwaves and installing bright yellow-themed billboards around the country. Her mother looked after the family before starting her own small business of providing driving lessons. And the Australian Islamic College Perth congratulated the new senator on Twitter, accompanied by a video of Ms Payman mentoring a group of Muslim students. "On thiswe are pleased to hear that Ms Fatima Payman, an Afghan Refugee, now an Australian citizen, has made her path towards the Senate of the @Aust_Parliament. Many congratulations, Senator Fatima Payman!" Taking a seat at the expense of the Liberals, Ms Payman was jubilant after her win on Monday.

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WA's newest Senator Fatima Payman hopes PM makes 'caring and ... (The West Australian)

WA's newest Senator Fatima Payman hopes the Albanese Government will make “caring and empathetic” decisions on people seeking refuge in Australia.

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Fatima Payman is first hijab-wearing woman in Australian ... (indiablooms)

Canberra: Fatima Payman on Monday became the first Muslim woman wearing hijab in Australian Parliament.

She also expressed hope that her election would help normalise the idea of wearing a hijab. According to ABC News, she claimed WA’s sixth Senate seat, which changed hands to Labor, as the election of the state’s six upper house positions that were up for grabs got finalised. Canberra: Fatima Payman on Monday became the first Muslim woman wearing hijab in Australian Parliament.

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History created: Meet Fatima Payman, Afghan hijab-clad refugee ... (The Kashmir Monitor)

Fatima Payman, a refugee from Afghanistan, has become the first hijab-wearing woman to win the Senate seat in Western Australia, local media.

Earlier this month, for the first time in Australia’s history, Prime Minister Albanese included two Muslim members Anne Aly and Ed Husic in his Cabinet. Fatima Payman won Western Australia’s sixth and final Senate seat, becoming the first Afghan Australian and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in parliament, SBS News reported. Fatima Payman, a refugee from Afghanistan, has become the first hijab-wearing woman to win the Senate seat in Western Australia, local media reported on Monday.

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