The Senate chamber turned into a full-blown warzone this afternoon when One Nation leader Pauline Hanson dropped a bombshell question on Senator Fatima Payman’s citizenship eligibility under Section 44 of the Constitution, demanding public documents to prove her status and sparking total mayhem that left the Greens scrambling and the nation buzzing.

What was supposed to be a routine procedural session exploded in seconds as Hanson stood up, dossier in hand, and fired off her killer line: “Senator Payman, can you provide public documents proving your eligibility under Section 44? Australians deserve transparency – no more secrets!”

The chamber fell silent for a split second – then erupted. Greens senators jumped to their feet, shouting accusations of “racism” and “Islamophobia,” while the chair desperately hammered for order amid the chaos. Hanson didn’t flinch, slamming back: “This isn’t about race or religion – it’s about the Constitution! The Greens are running a protection racket, blocking transparency and shielding Payman from scrutiny. What are you hiding?”

Payman, visibly shaken but defiant, responded: “This is baseless and divisive. I’m an Australian citizen serving my country.” But Hanson pressed on, accusing the Greens of putting politics above the law: “If there’s nothing to hide, show the documents. Australians are tired of two-tier systems where some get a free pass.”

The shouting matches escalated quickly. Greens leader Adam Bandt intervened, calling Hanson’s question “disgusting and un-Australian,” while Senator Mehreen Faruqi accused her of “dog-whistling to bigots.” The chair suspended proceedings twice to restore calm, but the damage was done – the clip of the exchange has already gone viral, racking up over 1.8 million views in the first hour alone.

Behind the scenes, whispers are flying that this could be “unmanageable” for Labor and the Greens. Section 44 of the Constitution prohibits dual citizens from sitting in Parliament, and any doubt over Payman’s eligibility could trigger a High Court challenge – potentially upending her seat and forcing a by-election in Western Australia. Hanson’s call for “public documents” has amplified demands from conservative groups and online patriots for full transparency, with petitions surging past 150,000 signatures in hours.

The fallout is massive and spreading like wildfire. Social media is ablaze with #HansonVsPayman and #Section44Scandal trending No.1 nationwide. Aussies are venting fury: “Finally someone asks the hard questions – if she’s eligible, prove it!” “Greens protecting their own while screaming racism? Hypocrisy at its finest.” Protests are already forming outside Parliament House in Canberra, with crowds chanting “No more secrets – show the docs!” and waving signs demanding accountability.

Opposition Leader Susan Ley pounced: “Pauline Hanson has exposed what Labor and the Greens don’t want you to see – a blatant dodge on constitutional transparency. If Payman has nothing to hide, release the documents. Australians deserve the truth, not excuses.” Pauline Hanson herself doubled down on X: “The Greens lost their minds because they know the truth hurts. No more protection rackets – time for accountability!”

Labor and Greens leadership are in damage control. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s office issued a terse statement: “Senator Payman is a duly elected member of Parliament and meets all constitutional requirements. These attacks are divisive and baseless.” Greens leader Adam Bandt called the incident “a disgusting display of racism designed to distract from real issues like cost-of-living and climate change.”

But the anger from ordinary Aussies is boiling over – and it’s not just about Payman. The clash has reignited broader debates on dual citizenship, transparency in Parliament, and whether the Constitution is being upheld equally for all. Section 44 has already claimed high-profile scalps like former senators Fiona Nash and Matthew Canavan – and now Payman’s seat is under the microscope.

The stunned silence after Hanson’s bombshell lasted only moments before the outrage crashed over like a storm. What Hanson unmasked – and what the Greens desperately tried to bury – is set to ignite the nation by the end of the day: a blatant dodge on citizenship transparency, potential dual loyalty questions, and proof that some in Canberra put politics over the Constitution.

The clip is spreading like wildfire. The embarrassment for the Greens is crushing. And the fallout for Labor could be catastrophic if an investigation uncovers any irregularities.

Australia is watching. The truth is out. And the Senate’s rot has just been exposed for all to see.