Pauline Hanson has been sharply criticised for wearing a burqa to the Senate Question time

Pauline Hanson wears an Islamic veil in the Senate chamber

Pauline Hanson wears an Islamic veil in the Senate chamber Source: AAP

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson wore the full Islamic covering ahead of a debate on banning full-face coverings in public. Members of Parliament have united in their condemnation of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's decision to wear a burqa in public. Senate Hanson attended parliament wearing the full-body and full-face Islamic garment, taking her seat while her colleagues struggled to contain their surprise.



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