The Daily Aus Headlines: Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Parliament
Nov 24, 2025
Today's highlights feature Pauline Hanson creating a stir by wearing a burqa in Parliament, sparking political backlash. A firefighter tragically lost his life while tackling a blaze on the Eyre Peninsula, prompting ongoing investigations. Snapchat is stepping up with age verification requirements for users ahead of a national ban for under-16s. On a brighter note, UK doctors are thrilled with the progress of a toddler who became the first recipient of gene therapy for a rare condition, showing promising early results.
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Burqa Stunt Sparks Parliamentary Backlash
- One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson repeated a controversial stunt by wearing a burqa in Parliament after failing to table a bill banning face coverings.
- The act prompted criticism from Penny Wong and a motion to suspend Hanson until she removed the covering.
Firefighter Peter Curtis Dies On Eyre Peninsula
- Peter Curtis, a 30-year CFS veteran, went missing while fighting a remote scrub fire and was later found deceased.
- SA CFS and emergency services leaders expressed deep sorrow and launched an investigation into the incident.
Snapchat Implements Age Verification For Teens
- Snapchat is forcing roughly 500,000 Australian teens to verify age using ID, bank details, or facial estimation ahead of the under-16 ban.
- Snapchat disagrees with the government's classification but will comply and encourages users to download their data before accounts are locked.