Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
Payne criticises Australia's immigration detention as 'destructive and expensive' and argues indefinite detention is unjustifiable. She supports abolishing temporary protection visas, expanding the government-funded humanitarian intake (citing Labor's 27,000-place commitment) plus a 5,000-place community-sponsored program, increasing UNHCR funding, and accepting New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees.
Foreign policy & aid verified
In a 28 July 2025 interview, Payne said she has continually called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza as the most effective way to protect innocent lives, stated that by not allowing aid into Gaza Israel is breaching international law, and said she longs to see Australia recognise a Palestinian state as soon as possible, at a time most advantageous to peace.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.