Government Federal, Political 03/09/2025 15:09

PAYMAN DEMANDS AN APOLOGY

Senator Fatima Payman < 1 mins read

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Brisbane Radio 4BC uses Extremely Offensive Term

Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is demanding an apology from Brisbane radio station 4BC for publishing an offensive, misogynistic term in relation to her.

The revolting, sexist headline, which the Senator does not want to repeat, can be seen in this link: Gen Alpha slag in the senate? Fatima Payman strikes again - 4BC

“Never, in 2025 did I ever expect to have this word used in relation to me, and I demand an apology,” Senator Payman said.

“It is a misogynistic slur, and a terribly offensive one.”

“I expect 4BC to delete the webpage and to post a full apology in its place, and I will be writing to the station’s owners, the Nine group, to institute disciplinary action.”

Senator Payman is available for comment today in Canberra.

Contact details:

Jeff Waters
Media and Communications Adviser
Office of Senator Fatima Payman, Australia’s Voice Senator for WA

Mobile 0473 930 824 (Text preferred)

[email protected]

Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices, Level 7,1 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000

Australian Parliament House, S1.46, Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600

All mail to: GPO Box B58, Perth WA 6838

Perth 08 6245 3322 | Canberra 02 6277 3286

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