Your brave and independent voice for Western Australia
If you’re tired of politics that serves itself, I hear you – because I am too.
I’m here to fight for affordable housing, for justice for Palestine, for the safety of women and children, and for a future that actually works for young people and not just those at the top.
Fatima’s Campaigns
Four years of fighting for ordinary Australians
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The Case for a National Public Childcare System
Read more: The Case for a National Public Childcare SystemSummary Australia is already making a significant public investment in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), but this investment is failing to provide quality outcomes and lining the pockets of for-profit companies. The issue is not simply the level of funding, but structure, distribution, and accountability surroundingthose funds. A nationalised, publicly-led system would better align…
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Click to Cancel
Read more: Click to CancelIf it takes one click to sign up, it should take one click to cancel. According to research by ING, Australians lose billions of dollars every year on unused and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. I’ve spoken with consumer law experts, seniors’ groups, and digital rights advocates and we all agree that the system is broken, and it’s…
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Raise Jobseeker
Read more: Raise JobseekerDid you know that 60% of households on JobSeeker are living below the poverty line? The current rate of $56 a day is simply not enough to survive on. Aussies should never have to choose between putting food on the table or paying rent. Yet that’s the reality for too many right now. It’s time…
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National Poverty Measurement
Read more: National Poverty MeasurementIn Australia, over 3.3 million people—including 761,000 children—are living below the poverty line. Yet, astonishingly, our government lacks a clear definition of income poverty, leaving us blind to the true extent of this crisis. Without a national measure, we cannot accurately track or address the suffering of millions of Australians. This oversight perpetuates a cycle…
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Defence
Read more: DefencePoliticians say we “can’t afford” housing, healthcare, or education yet they’ve found $368 billion for nuclear submarines we won’t see for decades. This isn’t about protecting Australia. It’s about locking us into U.S. wars while defence contractors cash in. AUKUS sells out our sovereignty. We’ve seen the cost of following the U.S. into war. Now, we’re handing them control…
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HECS Debt
Read more: HECS DebtThanks to out-of-control HECS debt, graduates are paying more and earning less. Meanwhile, politicians who got free university education in the past refuse to fix the broken system. In the long term, university education must be free. But we know the major parties are years away from acting on this In the meantime, what Needs to Change? Education…
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Parliament Vote on War
Read more: Parliament Vote on WarRight now, one person, the Prime Minister, can send Australians to war without a vote, without a debate, and without any accountability. No other democracy hands this much power to a single leader, yet both Labor and the Liberals refuse to change it. We’ve seen where this broken system leads: disastrous wars with no real…
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Domestic Violence
Read more: Domestic ViolenceFamily and domestic violence is a widespread crisis in Australia, with many survivors struggling to rebuild their lives and secure a future for themselves and their children. Currently, victim-survivors can apply for superannuation splitting through family courts to regain financial control. But this process is complex, costly, and often requires survivors to face their abusers again leaving them…
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Republic Petition
Read more: Republic PetitionAustralia has grown up. Yet we’re still tied to a foreign monarchy. King Charles III is our Head of State, not because he’s elected or chosen, but because of birthright. He’s a British citizen, lives overseas, and has no direct connection to Australia. Meanwhile, every Australian in Parliament must be a citizen. It’s time for…
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Supermarket Divestiture
Read more: Supermarket DivestitureColes and Woolworths control two-thirds of Australia’s grocery market, using their dominance to drive up prices, squeeze suppliers, and shut out competition. While they rake in billions, everyday Australians are paying more for food, and farmers and small businesses are being forced to accept unfair deals. We need to introduce divestiture laws to break up…
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I am the only Independent Western Australian Senator, elected to the Australian Senate in 2022. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and raised in Perth, I hold a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Western Australia.
Before entering Parliament, I worked as a pharmacy assistant, electorate officer and union organiser, building a strong foundation in community advocacy and public service. Throughout my parliamentary career, I have served on a wide range of committees covering migration, foreign affairs, education, artificial intelligence, disaster resilience and dental services.
I am committed to delivering practical solutions on issues including cost of living, housing affordability, consumer rights, multicultural communities and government accountability. In 2022, I was recognised as the Australian Muslim Role Model of the Year for my leadership and contribution to the community.
You can stay informed by subscribing to my official updates, following my work, and engaging with the issues I raise in Parliament.
Community members can also participate in local forums, consultations, and events, and share their views on the issues that matter most to them.
Voting in elections in line with your values is another important way to support democratic representation and civic engagement.
As an independent Senator, I am not bound by party voting lines, which allows me to vote in a way that I believe best serves the public interest.
I carefully consider each piece of legislation based on its merits, its impact on Western Australians, and whether it aligns with my values and priorities such as cost of living relief, housing affordability, early childhood education care, higher-education, fairness, and accountability in government.
My campaigns focus on creating a fairer and more inclusive Australia. I advocate strongly on cost of living relief, housing affordability, stronger consumer protections, and greater transparency in government.
My work also highlights the importance of multicultural representation, supporting migrant and refugee communities, and ensuring that all Australians have equal access to opportunity.
Through my parliamentary work, public advocacy, and community engagement, I continue to push for practical reforms that address everyday challenges while amplifying voices that are often underrepresented in national decision-making.
To contact my office with any inquiries you may have email to senator.payman@aph.gov.au or call the Electorate Office on (08) 62453322