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Unrepentant Hanson wears widespread criticism over burqa move

Senators applaud Attorney-General George Brandis for criticising Senator Pauline Hanson’s wearing of a burqa in the Senate

Senators applaud Attorney-General George Brandis for criticising Senator Pauline Hanson’s wearing of a burqa in the Senate Source: AAP

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has defended entering parliament dressed in a burqa, saying it was about national security. Image: Senators applaud Attorney-General George Brandis for criticising Senator Pauline Hansons wearing of a burqa in the Senate (AAP)


The Senator wore a full Islamic covering ahead of a debate in parliament in Canberra on banning full-face coverings in public.

 

The move has been criticised by both sides of politics, but she says she is not at all embarrassed by what she did.

 


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