Aus PM Abbott not in favour of burqa in parliament

October 01, 2014 10:05

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.

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