11 September 2014

Fred Nile moves to ban the burqa in NSW

Christian Democratic Party leader the Rev Fred Nile is again trying to ban the wearing of the burqa in NSW.

Mr Nile's private members bill, introduced in state parliament on Thursday, would prohibit the wearing of the burqa and other face coverings in public.

It follows similar bans in Belgium and France and comes after his failed attempt at blacklisting face coverings in 2010.

Mr Nile denies the bill is anti-Muslim, saying his concern lies with national security. [Sky News] Read more