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Australian Senate Censures Hanson Over Burqa Stunt

Legitimate protest, or an act of religious vilification?
Australian Senate Censures Hanson Over Burqa Stunt
Above: Senator Pauline Hanson at Parliament House in Canberra, on Oct. 8, 2025. Image credit: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

The Spin

Right narrative

The burqa ban is a legitimate issue that parliament hypocritically refuses to address. To date, 24 countries worldwide, including Islamic nations, have banned this oppressive garment that poses national security risks and symbolizes the oppression and coercion of women. The Senate’s refusal to even debate the idea shows just how out of touch it is with the concerns of ordinary Australians.

Left narrative

Hanson’s burqa stunt was a shameless act of religious vilification that mocked nearly one million Muslim Australians and damaged parliamentary institutions. Her parading of prejudice as protest tears at Australia’s social fabric and makes the nation weaker. The Senate rightfully censured this behavior that disrespected fellow Australians and made a mockery of parliament.



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