WA Senator Fatima Payman has returned to Parliament following three months at home with her newborn.
As the first WA senator to give birth while serving in office, she’s navigating the uncharted waters of motherhood alongside the challenges of life in politics.
Speaking with SBS WA Correspondent Christopher Tan, Payman has reflected on how becoming a mum has changed the way she sees policy, the realities of returning to Parliament and what lies ahead as we look towards the 2028 Federal Election.
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