The Senate has formally censured controversial Queensland politician Fraser Anning for expressing extreme anti-immigration views following the Christchurch massacre.
The leaders of the major parties in the Senate — Liberal Mathias Cormann and Labor's Penny Wong — led the debate condemning Senator Anning.
"It is very important that the Parliament is unified in its condemnation of these appalling comments that have been made," Senator Cormann said.
"These comments were appalling and sadly made worse given Senator Anning's position in this Parliament and the platform he enjoys as a senator.
"Senator Anning's comments were ugly and divisive. They were dangerous and unacceptable from anyone, let alone a member of this place."
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