I can agree Pauline Hanson is a problematic individual, but did they have to ban her from the Australian senate just for that one stunt with that burqa? I have more questions than we started out with.

PatrickStar@sh.itjust.works · 3 months ago

I can agree Pauline Hanson is a problematic individual, but did they have to ban her from the Australian senate just for that one stunt with that burqa? I have more questions than we started out with.

eureka@aussie.zone · 3 months ago

Here is a copy of the censure motion (25 November 2025) which explains why they believe the censure was necessary. It’s a short read, and explains that it wasn’t just about the stunt:

https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/EEC94CC7AC00476E9A80D151BD9CB504.ashx

Articles report the motion passed 55 votes to 5 (90%+) so it’s fair to say this represents the parliament’s standards.

Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zone · 3 months ago

Good addition. I’ve taken the screenshot because people need to read this. The video linked is fairly misleading due to its overblown language.

I can agree Pauline Hanson is a problematic individual, but did they have to ban her from the Australian senate just for that one stunt with that burqa? I have more questions than we started out with.

I can agree Pauline Hanson is a problematic individual, but did they have to ban her from the Australian senate just for that one stunt with that burqa? I have more questions than we started out with.

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