Independent MP Dai Le received a standing ovation after her powerful maiden speech to parliament.

During her speech, she described fleeing Vietnam as a child and spending years in refugee camps before settling in Australia.

The Member for Fowler was wearing a traditional Vietnamese dress from fabric printed with the Australian flag.

She told Ben Fordham the dress was her way of showing her gratitude.

“As refugees, we’re very grateful for Australia … and I felt that I needed to make a statement about that.”

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