Senator's entry to parliament wearing a burqa was criticized

Senator Pauline Hanson’s entry into the Australian parliament wearing a burqa has sparked serious debates. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

It has been revealed that the senator was subjected to a one-week penalty and her activities were temporarily restricted for entering the upper house wearing a burqa. According to the Reuters news agency, Hanson wore the burqa in a “disrespectful and inappropriate” manner, which drew sharp criticism from members of parliament.

On November 24, after the senator was denied permission to introduce a bill aimed at banning burqas and other face-covering garments in public places, she entered the parliament wearing a burqa in protest. This act was described by Muslim lawmakers as “racist and insulting.”

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong strongly condemned the senator’s action, calling it “damaging to social cohesion” and “mockery of faith.” Pauline Hanson, however, stated that she would not change her position and emphasized that there are no clothing restrictions in parliament.

It is worth noting that Hanson has previously been known for opposing Islamic clothing. In 2017, she also entered the parliament wearing a burqa and demanded a complete ban on this garment across the country.

Such actions are once again bringing issues of social cohesion and religious respect to the forefront in Australia.