Australian Senator Fatima Payman, a Muslim who wears a hijab, has complained to a parliamentary watchdog about a male colleague who allegedly urged her to drink wine and "dance on the table" at an official function. Payman, who doesn't drink alcohol, found the remarks inappropriate and filed a formal complaint. The incident details and the colleague's identity are unclear. This follows a past review highlighting issues of heavy drinking and harassment within Australia's parliament. Senator Payman is an independent who previously split with the Labor government over its stance on Gaza.
