Fatima Payman’s party calls for candidates to contest Senate seats in NSW and Victoria

Less than five months out from the federal election, Australia’s Voice is targeting voters ‘disillusioned’ with the Albanese government

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Fatima Payman’s new political movement is launching a search for candidates as it sets its sights on winning Senate seats in New South Wales and Victoria at the next federal election.

The former Labor senator’s party, Australia’s Voice, will put a callout for candidates on Thursday after the Australian Electoral Commission approved its registration earlier this week.

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