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An Australian far-right lawmaker wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday, drawing outrage from fellow senators who accused her of racism. Sen. Pauline Hanson appeared in the burqa, a full-face covering ...

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An Australian senator who is campaigning for a national burqa ban was barred Tuesday from Parliament for the rest of the year for wearing the Muslim garment in the chamber. Pauline Hanson, the 71-year ...

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A woman who turned 21 on the day of Australia’s federal election in May has been declared the nation’s youngest ever senator. And like many female candidates who run for election in Australia, ...

A woman who turned 21 on the day of Australia’s federal election in May has been declared the nation’s youngest ever senator. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

A woman who turned 21 on the day of Australia’s federal election in May has been declared the nation’s youngest ever senator. And like many female candidates who run for election in Australia, ...