I can agree Pauline Hanson is a problematic individual
So problematic individuals shouldn’t be punished by the collective? You know what happens then? A few problematic people muddy the waters and generally make it very difficult to actually get shit done.
just for that one stunt with that burqa
There are rules in the senate. They allow for structured and robust debate, but there are limits. You don’t become a “problematic individual” with just the one stunt.
Ms. Hanson is - in my humble opinion - a shit-stirrer presenting views stuck in the 1950s that do not mesh well with 21st century geopolitics. Those views are popular with a small segment of the population and she knows it. Stunts like this give disproportionate attention to that small segment at the detriment to everyone else.
Here is a copy of the censure motion (25 November 2025) which explains why they believe the censure was necessary. It’s a short read, and explains that it wasn’t just about the stunt:
https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/EEC94CC7AC00476E9A80D151BD9CB504.ashx
Articles report the motion passed 55 votes to 5 (90%+) so it’s fair to say this represents the parliament’s standards.
Good addition. I’ve taken the screenshot because people need to read this. The video linked is fairly misleading due to its overblown language.
She’s done it twice though.
