10 Jul 2024

Australia: Exiled Senator could start Muslim party, disability scheme sex ban

From Nine To Noon, 10:06 am on 10 July 2024

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about Fatima Payman's decision to quit Labour after she was temporarily suspended for indicating she could cross the floor a second time to vote with the Greens on a motion to support a Palestinian state.

Could she form a Muslim political party?

The federal government has decided to ban sex work from being funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme - but the disability sector says that robs participants of free choice.

And a full audit of all internet-facing technology used by Commonwealth agencies will be conducted amid fears of foreign interference and influence.

Senator Fatima Payman is seen during a Pro-Palestine rally on 28 October, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Senator Fatima Payman is seen during a Pro-Palestine rally on 28 October, 2023 in Perth, Australia. Photo: Matt Jelonek / Getty Images