Australian Far-Right Senator Pauline Hanson Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burqa in Parliament

Australian Far-Right Senator Pauline Hanson Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burqa in Parliament

Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson has drawn widespread condemnation after appearing in the Senate chamber wearing a full burqa — a stunt she claimed was meant to highlight what she views as national security concerns and issues surrounding women’s rights.

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Hanson’s dramatic gesture immediately triggered backlash from lawmakers, civil society groups, and religious communities, who criticised the act as Islamophobic, inflammatory, and deeply disrespectful to Muslim women.

Opponents argued that her action did nothing to advance meaningful debate, but instead fuelled division and targeted an already marginalised community.

Australian Far-Right Senator Pauline Hanson Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burqa in Parliament