Pauline Hanson stuns Australian Senate with burka stunt

Leader of anti-Islam One Nation party slammed for turning up to debate in black gown and veil

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An Australian senator drew gasps and jeers from her colleagues after entering the chamber dressed in a burka to promote her party's bid to ban the Islamic garment.

Pauline Hanson, the leader of the far-right One Nation party, strolled into the senate in the floor-length black gown and face veil on Thursday morning, hours before it was due to vote on a motion calling for a ban.

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