Australian politician Pauline Hanson has been suspended from Parliament for seven days after refusing to apologise for wearing a burqa in the Senate.

The One Nation leader caused outrage yesterday when she walked in wearing the religious garment.

Just five senators voted against the motion to censure her. 

Australian correspondent Murray Olds unpacked the reactions.

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Australian politician Pauline Hanson has been suspended from Parliament for seven days after refusing to apologise for wearing a burqa in the Senate.
The One Nation leader caused outrage yesterday when she walked in wearing the religious garment.
Just five senators voted against the motion to censure her.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Murray Olds unpacked the reactions.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson getting suspended following burqa stunt

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