Fatima Payman claims sixth WA Senate seat for Labor as Michaelia Cash reinstated - ABC News
6/20/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 8 months ago
by Keane Bourke
by Keane Bourke
Senator Payman will become the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in Australia’s Parliament after claiming WA's sixth senate seat.
Fatima Payman will become the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in Australias Parliament. Key points:
- There is now an equal number of Liberal and Labor senators from WA
- Ab… [+2537 chars] full article...