‘Blatant racism’: Australian senator wears burqa in parliament to push ban; leaders condemn act as unacceptable

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson donned a burqa in Parliament, sparking outrage and a temporary halt to proceedings. Her controversial move aimed to revive her push to ban the garment publicly. Fellow lawmakers, including Muslim senators, decried the act as blatant racism. Hanson refused to remove the attire, leading to her suspension and highlighting her long-standing anti-immigration and anti-Islam stance.