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Tess Ikonomou

Hanson defiant after Senate ban for 'despicable' stunt

Pauline Hanson won't be able to return to the Senate until next year after being suspended. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Pauline Hanson has been banned from parliament after wearing a burqa in the Senate, with the right-wing leader facing widespread criticism over the stunt.

The One Nation leader entered the upper house on Monday afternoon wearing the religious garment shortly after failing to move a bill banning the Islamic covering in public places.

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