Australian Far-Right Politician Condemned for Wearing Burqa in Parliament Protest

Nov 25, 2025 02:30 am CST

An Australian far-right politician, Pauline Hanson of the One Nation party, sparked controversy by wearing a burqa in parliament to advocate for a ban on full face coverings. Her actions were widely condemned by fellow senators as racist and disrespectful to religious communities, highlighting ongoing tensions over Islamophobia in Australia as her anti-immigration party gains unprecedented support.