Australian Senator Wears Burqa in Parliament to Protest Garment

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa in the nation's parliament on Wednesday. The action was a protest by the anti-immigration politician. Hanson later explained her reasoning. She stated that her goal was to call for a ban on the full-face Islamic veil. "If they don't want me wearing it," she said, "ban the burqa." The act immediately drew criticism from other lawmakers. Both government and opposition members condemned the stunt as offensive and divisive.