Fatima Payman is an Afghan-born Australian politician who has served as senator for Western Australia since 2022. Fatima Payman Family belongs to Kabul, Afghanistan currently holds the Nationality of Australia. She gained popularity and made history as one of the youngest senators and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the Australian Parliament.
Payman serves as an inspiration for young people, especially women and individuals from migrant backgrounds, demonstrating that it is possible to overcome barriers and achieve significant milestones in public service.
Fatima Payman Early Life
Fatima Payman was born in 1995 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Payman attended Perth Modern School, an academically selective public high school in Perth, Western Australia. She did a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Western Australia.
Fatima Payman Family, Parents
Fatima Payman was born to Afghan parents. Her family fled Afghanistan due to the ongoing conflict and sought refuge in Australia. Payman’s family migrated to Australia when she was eight years old. Her father worked as a taxi driver and security guard. In 2018, her father died of leukemia. Her mother is doing her own business in Australia now.
Fatima Payman Husband, Is she married?
Fatima Payman is a married woman. She has not shared the identity of her partner but as she posted on her social media post on 19th February Praise be to the Lord for blessing us with this marriage, a sacred union of two souls, to continue serving God and spreading goodness wherever we go!
Fatima Payman Net Worth
Fatima Payman has an estimated Net Worth of $1 Million as of 2024. She earns her wealth from her Political Career. As per the report, she earns around $179,357 salary as a senator.
Fatima Payman Career
Before entering politics, Fatima was involved in community service and youth leadership. She worked to support young people from varied backgrounds and served in many kinds of advocacy roles. She worked as an organizer for the United Workers Union, where she has driven for workers’ rights and fair policies at work.
Payman belongs to the Australian Labour Party. She has taken part in the party’s activities and campaigns, promoting leads such as workers’ rights, education, and social justice. Fatima Payman was elected as the ALP’s Senator for Western Australia in the 2022 federal election.
Her election was notable for breaking barriers as she became the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the Australian Parliament and one of the youngest senators. As a senator, Payman has expressed a commitment to addressing issues such as climate change, affordable housing, and improving opportunities for young people and marginalized communities.
