The burqa ban is a legitimate security and women's rights issue that parliament hypocritically refuses to address. Twenty-fourTo date, 24 countries worldwide, including Islamic nations, have banned this oppressive garment that poses national security risks and represents the ill treatment of women. Parliament'The Senate’s refusal to even debate the issueidea shows completejust disregardhow forout electedof representationtouch andit is with the Australianconcerns people'sof concernsordinary Australians.