Yianni

Today, I have written to the Prime Minister concerning the citizenship status of Senator Payman. Under Section 44 of the Constitution, there are serious questions about her eligibility to serve as a senator due to her dual citizenship. With Senator Payman's recent announcement about forming a new political party, likely utilising her position as a Senator to form a parliamentary political party, it's imperative that we address her status swiftly ahead of the upcoming federal election. I have called for a transparent process to examine her situation, suggesting a bipartisan approach to resolve these constitutional concerns. Senator Payman should be afforded every opportunity to refer herself to the High Court to clarify her eligibility to sit as a Senator. If she chooses not to take this step, it then falls to the Senate to make that referral. Our commitment to upholding the Constitution must be unwavering. I urge the Prime Minister to act promptly to maintain the integrity of our parliament and ensure the Australian public can have full confidence in the legitimacy of their elected representatives. We owe the Australian people thorough and decisive action on this matter.