‘Let’s see you dance on the table’: Fatima Payman reports senior male parliamentary colleague over comments

Senator Fatima Payman reported a colleague to Parliament House’s Workplace Complaints Service after experiencing inappropriate comments at a 2023 function. The comments were deemed sexually suggestive and insensitive due to his alcohol consumption and his Muslim background. Ley criticized the behavior, while Payman emphasized the need for accountability in Parliament House culture. She praised the PWSS but noted it's imperfect and stressed efforts to promote inclusivity among parliament members.