Nationals reject George Christensen's bid to ban the burqa - but only just

By Adam Gartrell
Updated September 10 2017 - 11:09am, first published 11:00am
George Christensen's motion to adopt a policy of banning the burqa was defeated 55-51. Photo: Andrew Meares
George Christensen's motion to adopt a policy of banning the burqa was defeated 55-51. Photo: Andrew Meares

The Nationals have rejected renegade MP George Christensen's motion to ban the burqa - but only by a few votes.

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