Fatima Payman launches new party, accusing Labor and Coalition of ‘stranglehold over our democracy’

Former Labor senator says Australia’s Voice has backing of ‘disenfranchised’ former supporters of major partiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Labor senator Fatima Payman has launched a new political movement, saying the Labor party has “lost its way” and accusing the major parties of ignoring ordinary Australians.Payman announced the creation of a new party called Australia’s Voice on Wednesday, and claimed “disenfranchised” former supporters of Labor and the Coalition had already pledged their backing to her new party.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Josh Butler

Publish date : 2024-10-09 04:23:17

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