A heated exchange erupted in the Senate as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson questioned Senator Fatima Payman’s eligibility under Section 44 of the Constitution. Hanson called for Payman’s citizenship status to be reviewed, accusing the Greens of protecting her. In a passionate rebuttal, Payman fired back, labelling Hanson’s remarks divisive and racist. The tense debate underscored deep divisions in Parliament over eligibility, identity, and the interpretation of constitutional obligations.