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Jerome Laxale, Doctor Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Fatima Payman, Jana Stewart and Sally Sitou (from left to right) are among 20 new Labor caucus members  (SBS).jpg

Jerome Laxale, Doctor Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Fatima Payman, Jana Stewart and Sally Sitou (from left to right) are among 20 new Labor caucus members (SBS).jpg Source: SBS News

Two of Australia's newest senators say they're excited to be part of the most diverse federal parliament in Australia's history. Jana Stewart and Fatima Payman spoke to SBS News ahead of the 47th Parliament that starts next Tuesday.


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Two of Australia's newest senators say they're excited to be part of the most diverse federal parliament in Australia's history. Jana Stewart and Fatima Payman spoke to SBS News ahead of the 47th Parliament that starts next Tuesday.



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