An Australian senator has ignited widespread condemnation after donning a burka in parliament while advocating for a ban on the Muslim garment. Pauline Hanson, a member of the anti-immigration One Nation party, faced sharp criticism from her colleagues, with one labeling her actions as “blatant racism.” The senate proceedings were temporarily disrupted as Hanson refused to remove the burka, which she wore in protest after her proposed bill to ban full face coverings in public was rejected. This marks the second time Hanson has worn the garment in parliament, following a similar stunt in 2017. Her latest act has drawn ire from fellow lawmakers, including Muslim senators who denounced her behavior as “disgraceful” and “disrespectful.” Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the government leader in the senate, condemned Hanson’s actions, stating that she was “not worthy of a member of the Australian Senate” and moved to suspend her. Hanson defended her actions on Facebook, writing, “If they don’t want me wearing it – ban the burka.” This incident is the latest in a series of controversial statements and actions by Hanson, who has long been criticized for her anti-immigration and anti-Muslim rhetoric, including her 2016 maiden speech in which she claimed Australia was being “swamped by Muslims.”