Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her push to ban the burqa in Australia, declaring the religious garment is 'incompatible with our culture and our way of life.'

Appearing on Sky News on Sunday, the One Nation leader called for a nationwide ban on face-covering veils and stricter migration controls targeting countries she described as 'radical Islamist'.

'I do want to ban the burqa because it's incompatible with our culture and our way of life, and it should not be worn in Australia,' Hanson said.

She argued Australia should follow other nations that have introduced similar measures. 

'Twenty-four countries around the world have actually banned it, and we should be doing it here.'

France, Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Switzerland are among those that have implemented bans on face-covering veils.

Hanson framed the proposal as part of a broader debate about national identity, saying Australia is grounded in 'Judeo-Christian' values.

'This is a Judeo-Christian country or, you know, the values of that. We've got different religions here by all means,' Hanson said, while adding that limits were necessary.

She also called for tighter migration policies, arguing Australia should block entry from certain countries.

'So if you've got people coming from these countries that are radical Islamists and their ideology is not compatible with our country, yes I do,' she said. 

'So there are certain countries I probably would ban from coming into Australia.'

Hanson did not name specific countries she would target, but tied the burqa with extremist viewpoints. 

'But can you tell me, do you believe that Sharia law, do you believe that female circumcision, do you believe that multiple marriages that the taxpayer paying for, is any good?' she said.

Hanson also warned of potential security risks.

'Do you want to see terrorism on our streets, because this is the ideology that we've been bringing into this country,' she said.

The Queensland senator said she would not soften her stance despite criticism, revealing one of her biggest fears.

'I'm not gonna back away from this. I do not want Australia like Great Britain,' she said.

Hanson has consistently called for a ban on the burqa and other face coverings.

In her 2016 maiden Senate speech, she pushed for a ban on Muslim immigration and backed restrictions on Islamic dress, including the burqa.

In 2017 and again in 2025, Hanson wore a burqa into the Senate as a protest and used the stunt to demand a nationwide ban on face-covering veils on security grounds, a move which was widely condemned by Islamic community leaders.