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

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.

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