Stunt or making a point - Pauline Hanson wears a burqa to the Senate

Pauline Hanson wearing burqa in the Senate

Pauline Hanson wearing burqa in the Senate Source: AAP

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been condemned by most MPs in the Australian federal parliament for wearing a burqa to the Senate chamber. She took it off before asking Attorney-General Senator George Brandis whether the government would consider banning the burqa as a security risk. Senator Brandis was scathing in his response.



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