Shafaqna English- Australian lawmaker faced criticism on Monday (24 Nov 2025) for her Islamophobic behavior in the Senate, resulting in the suspension of proceedings for over an hour and a half.
One Nation Lawmaker Pauline Hanson entered the chamber wearing a Burka and subsequently refused to leave, repeating the same act she did in 2017, according to the Australian Broadcasting Company.
Senator Hanson who advocated for a nationwide ban on Burkas and face coverings was later penalized with a sanction that barred her from entering the chamber for the remainder of the day.
When she refused to vacate the Senate floor, a heated argument ensued prompting the senate president Sue Lines to suspend the chamber’s proceedings for over 1.5 hours.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı