Muslim Australian lawmaker says she was urged to drink, 'dance on table'


A scathing review in 2021 found Australia’s parliament was rife with heavy drinking, bullying and sexual harassment. - Reuters

SYDNEY: A Muslim lawmaker in Australia said Wednesday (May 28) that she has complained to a parliamentary watchdog after a male colleague allegedly urged her to drink wine and "dance on the table".

Senator Fatima Payman -- who said she does not drink alcohol -- claimed the older colleague made a series of inappropriate remarks after he "had too many drinks" at an official function.

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