Aus PM Abbott not in favour of burqa in parliament

October 01, 2014

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said that he wished the burqa "was not worn" in the country while indicating his view on backing a call for a ban on the Muslim veil for women inside parliament. Abbott said Parliament House had to be treated as a secure building.

"It is perfectly appropriate that in certain circumstances people be required to show their face. There can't be one rule for one form of attire and a different rule for another form of attire," he said.