I, and I imagine a fair few other Australians, have no idea what was going on in her head.

“The leader of Australia’s far-right One Nation party has worn a burka on the floor of the nation’s Senate.

“Pauline Hanson’s entrance drew audible shock from other senators ahead of a bid by her party to ban the garment in Australia.

“Government minister George Brandis condemned Ms Hanson’s stunt and “counselled and cautioned” her against causing offence to religious groups.

“Mr Brandis received a standing applause from opposition parties.

“In an emotional speech, Mr Brandis said Ms Hanson’s actions risked alienating approximately 500,000 Australians who adhered to the Islamic faith.”

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