Published: Nov 24, 2025, 21:38 IST | Updated: Nov 24, 2025, 21:38 IST
Australian far-right leader Pauline Hanson sparked nationwide controversy after wearing a burqa inside the Australian Parliament, reigniting her calls for a national ban. The stunt drew strong criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders, and civil rights advocates, who called it disrespectful and Islamophobic. Hanson defended her actions as a political statement, but the move has intensified debates around religious freedom, national security, and multiculturalism in Australia.