Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Australian, Afghan |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Kabul, Afghanistan |
Latest News about Fatima Payman
05/2025
Senator Fatima Payman filed a formal complaint against an older male colleague for alleged racist comments. The incident highlighted ongoing workplace conduct issues within Parliament.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (155 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Australian Islamic College, Perth (graduated in 2019) |
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| College/University | University of Western Australia |
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Personal Life
| Religious Views | Follows Islam and wears a Hijab whenever in public | ||||
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian | ||||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | February 2024 |
| Husband | Jacob Stokes |
Family
| Father | Abdul Wakil Payman |
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| Mother | Shogufa |
| Siblings | 3 siblings (eldest of four children) |
Career
| Political Career |
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Favourites
| Food | Chicken burger |
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| Dessert | Dark chocolate |
| Actor | Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Film | Django Unchained (2012) |
| Chef | Jamie Oliver |
| Beverage | Earl Grey tea |
| Colour | Maroon |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Toyota Yaris |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/senatorfatimapayman/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php | |
| https://x.com/senatorpayman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into an Afghan political family, with a grandfather who was a member of parliament in Afghanistan. | |
| 2. Her family fled to Pakistan to escape the Taliban when she was 5 years old. | |
| 3. Her father arrived in Australia by boat in 1999 and faced several challenges before settling down. | |
| 4. She excelled in academics, graduating as head girl from high school. | |
| 5. Joined the Labor Party inspired by her father's experiences with workplace abuse and exploitation. | |
| 6. Advocated for Gaza by wearing a pin of the Aboriginal and Palestinian flags. | |
| 7. Enjoys color coordination, painting by numbers, and dipping McDonald's French fries in ice cream. | |
| 8. Fluent in English and Dari, the Afghan language. | |
| 9. Life motto: 'Stand up for what you believe in, even if you stand alone.' | |
| 10. First mobile phone was a Nokia 8250. | |
| 11. Loves cooking for family BBQs. | |
| 12. First hijab-wearing woman elected to any Australian Parliament in 2022. | |
| 13. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan into an Afghan political family, with a grandfather who was a member of parliament in Afghanistan. | |
| 14. First person to ever wear a Hijab in Parliament. | |
| 15. First person to cross the floor and vote against the Government in 40 years. | |
| 16. Grew up in a working-class migrant family in the northern suburbs of Perth as the eldest of four children. | |
| 17. Her father worked three jobs: taxi driver, security guard, and kitchen hand. | |
| 18. Her father passed away when she was 21 years old. |