The Nationals have voted down a ban on the burqa. The Nationals have rejected a controversial motion to ban the burqa in public and government spaces. Christensen needed the support of 75 percent of the floor in order to move the Nationals a step towards advocating in parliament for a ban on the Islamic facial covering. Banning the burqa defeated 55-51 just now at Nationals conference @SkyNewsAust — Peter van Onselen (@vanOnselenP) September 9, 2017My statement on @The_Nationals federal conference motion on banning facial coverings. Deputy Prime Minister @Barnaby_Joyce slaps down burqa ban for fear of Islamic 'insult': https://t.co/Ze1kXKwwWu pic.twitter.com/XX0Pof5pZK — The New Daily (@TheNewDailyAu) September 9, 2017He said it was essential not to "wander off into the realm of discussing another person's religion".

Source: Huffington Post September 10, 2017 00:37 UTC