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Pauline Hanson and Senator Fatima Payman, once bitter rivals, are now joining forces with independent MP Dai Le to demand fair staffing for minor parties and independents—claiming they’re being punished for refusing to toe the party line. Hanson, with just two staff, contrasts sharply with big parties like the Liberals and PM’s office, which boast dozens. Their alliance defies history: Hanson once questioned Payman’s eligibility over her Afghan birth and staged a burqa stunt, prompting Payman’s fiery rebuke. Now, Payman argues Australians want mature politics and accuses the PM of favoritism and secretive deals. She insists resources should be allocated independently, not by political whim, especially as she travels extensively representing WA workers. Hanson and Dai Le echo this, stressing that every staffer matters for serving vulnerable communities—and they’re all calling for equal access to the tools needed to do their jobs right.

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