Mehreen Faruqi
AustraliapoliticianFemaleb. 19739.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mehreen Faruqi is a Pakistani-born Australian politician and current member of the Australian Senate representing the Greens. As a prominent voice in the party, she has played a significant role in advocating for social justice and environmental issues, and she is considered a frontrunner for the party's leadership following the recent electoral challenges faced by the Greens.
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Mehreen Faruqi said after the appeal decision that 'justice has prevailed' and her 'win is for every single person out there who has been told to go back to where you came from'.
Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn racial vilification ruling over Mehreen Faruqi commentsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Mehreen Faruqi is the Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens who makes Pakistani eggplant curry.
Annabel Crabb interviews Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor in the new seasonAustralia· 2026-07-19
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi said Hanson’s podcast appearance was 'scary stuff, but unfortunately it is not surprising'.
Hanson blasted for White Australia comments after attending lavish Italian fashion showAustralia· 2026-07-17
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi criticized the Albanese Labor government for not lowering university fees.
Why the Albanese government is facing criticism over high university fees and the future of the programAustralia· 2026-07-14
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi criticized the government's reforms for failing to address the cost of degrees.
Government passes funding overhaul to address regional growth and enrolment competitionAustralia· 2026-06-25
Mehreen Faruqi accused Labor of weaponising Hanson's remarks to wedge the opposition.
Penny Wong moves censure motion against Pauline Hanson for remarks about MuslimsAustralia· 2026-03-02
Mehreen Faruqi criticized Hanson's idea for a referendum, calling it a freedom to be bigots.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wants referendum to enshrine free speech in Constitution and avoid discrimination lawsAustralia· 2026-02-26
She lost a racial discrimination case over tweets about Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi in 2022.
Hanson is close to peak One Nation. The opposition must not follow herAustralia· 2026-02-23
Mehreen Faruqi was racially vilified by Pauline Hanson in 2024.
John Frydenberg’s hope for royal commission on antisemitism following Bondi Beach attackAustralia· 2026-02-21
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi said it was 'pretty disgraceful' that the government was not actively facilitating the return of the women and children.
Albanese declares he has ‘nothing but contempt’ for women seeking returnAustralia· 2026-02-19
Mehreen Faruqi is the Greens deputy leader who led a protest chant calling for Herzog’s arrest.
Australia condemns Israeli settlements as Herzog arrives in CanberraAustralia· 2026-02-11
The stunt was condemned by senators across party lines, including the Greens’ Mehreen Faruqi.
One Nation leader returns to Senate after burqa stunt banAustralia· 2026-02-05
In November, this masthead revealed that Hanson had claimed $2100 in taxpayer funds for accommodation, flights and private cars to attend a private Federal Court matter, in which Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi successfully sued her for racial discrimination.
Pauline Hanson fails to declare interests including company tied to ‘anti-woke’ movieAustralia· 2026-01-25
Mehreen Faruqi warned against the politicization of grief following the Bondi antisemitic terror attack.
Bondi blame game continues as parliament returns for condolence motions for victimsAustralia· 2026-01-19
Deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi urged the government to tackle hate through education instead of legislation.
Greens raise doubts about backing Albanese laws citing free speech issuesAustralia· 2026-01-15
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi used the perks to bring family members to pro-Palestine rallies.
Albanese dodges questions on overhaul of rulesAustralia· 2025-12-10
Mehreen Faruqi is a Senator who supported the initiative to reimagine Wentworth Park.
Wentworth Park to be transformed into sporting fields and green spaceAustralia· 2025-12-08
Mehreen Faruqi is the deputy Greens leader mentioned as part of the strong women of color in politics.
Women politicians detail online abuse, threats and calls for changeAustralia· 2025-12-05
Senator Mehreen Faruqi described Pauline Hanson's actions as clear racism.
برقع پہن کر احتجاج کرنے والی انتہا پسند خاتون سینیٹر معطل
Pakistan· 2025-11-26Pauline Hanson was found to have racially discriminated Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Trump tells thousands of Myanmar citizens on temporary protection visas to go home; Hanson under fire for use of expenses in racism caseAustralia· 2025-11-25Mehreen Faruqi says parliament ‘drips in racism’ and called for accountability for Senator Hanson.
Pauline Hanson suspended from Senate over burqa stunt as Mehreen Faruqi says parliament ‘drips in racism’ | Pauline Hanson
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Green party Sen. Mehreen Faruqi denounced the move.
Australia Parliament in turmoil as Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Senate
United States· 2025-11-24
Senator Mehreen Faruqi described Hanson's action as clear racism.
بل مسترد کیے جانے پر آسٹریلوی سینیٹر برقع پہن کر پارلیمنٹ پہنچ گئیPakistan· 2025-11-24Mehreen Faruqi, a Muslim Greens senator from New South Wales, accused Hanson of displaying blatant racism.
Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliamentUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24Mehreen Faruqi is a Muslim senator from the Greens who condemned Hanson's actions as racist.
Skrajna desničarka ustavila sejo avstralskega senata – z burko
Slovenia· 2025-11-24Mehreen Faruqi is a Greens senator who criticized One Nation and Pauline Hanson for their stance on the burqa ban.
Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Senate chamber for second timeAustralia· 2025-11-24
Mehreen Faruqi is a senator who responded to Pauline Hanson's tweet regarding her views on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Pauline Hanson’s tweet about Mehreen Faruqi ‘not just garden-variety racism’, court hearsAustralia· 2025-11-18
Senator Mehreen Faruqi's comments about the death of Queen Elizabeth II sparked a response from Pauline Hanson.
Pauline Hanson seeks to overturn racial vilification ruling over Faruqi tweetAustralia· 2025-11-17
Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi opposed the make-up of the proposed board.
Australia welcomes 'hope' but questions Hamas acceptance of ultimatumAustralia· 2025-09-30
Greens senator Dr Mehreen Faruqi questioned Parfitt about the insensitivity of the university's advice to staff.
Students told degrees are ‘meaningless’ amid cuts to courses and staffAustralia· 2025-09-08