Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism
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Senators Payman, Thorpe, and Faruqi are urging the Labor party to reform parliamentary rules to address racism in the Australian federal parliament. In a letter to Senate President Sue Lines, the senators detail experiences of "overt and insidious" racism within the upper house, claiming they are punished for speaking out against it. They are requesting a new inquiry and mandatory anti-racism training for politicians. The senators argue that current rules are weaponized to silence those calling out racism, undermining democracy and discouraging participation from women of color. They cite an incident involving Senator Pauline Hanson wearing a burqa as an example where attempts to raise concerns were shut down. The senators believe these issues need addressing to ensure parliament is inclusive and equitable.
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