Right-wing Australian politician Pauline Hanson wears a burka to the senate

Leader of Australia's right-wing One Nation party Pauline Hanson has defended her 'right' to wear a burqa - despite critics branding the stunt 'blatant racism'.Ms Hanson, 71, has been seeking to introduce a bill that would ban full face coverings in Australia - a policy she has campaigned on for decades.Just minutes after other lawmakers blocked her from introducing the bill this morning, she returned wearing a black burqa and floral dress that cut off above the knee.The controversial display has been met with furious backlash from fellow senators - who condemned it as 'racist' - while some social media users praised Ms Hanson, echoing her calls to 'ban the burqa'.