Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid, she outlines her party’s vision—and what she believes young Australians should be pushing for at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.

It definitely is an honour and a privilege, but being the youngest parliamentarian, I also have that responsibility to ensure young people's voices are at the forefront.

Senator Fatima Payman

Tap the audio player to listen as Senator Fatima Payman discusses her departure from Labor, the launch of Australia’s Voice, and the broader questions it raises about representation and political accountability. SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick — or ick.

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