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Pauline Hanson condemned for likening Islam to a disease

Pauline Hanson in the Senate chamber

Pauline Hanson in the Senate chamber Source: AAP

The Prime Minister has accused Pauline Hanson of "doing what the terrorists want" after she called for a "Muslim ban" in Australia following the London attack. Malcolm Turnbull characterised the words as "dangerous", saying "the object of the terrorists is to get the broader community to turn on Muslims". More about this issue, listen to this interview by Manal Al-Ani.



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