Should The Burqa Be Abolished In Australia

The burqa is a long garment, usually black, that covers the body from head to toe, leaving a small slit for the eyes to be able to see. It is worn by Muslim/Islamic women, often due to pressure from society, the men of their home countries or from the families of the women.

Australia is one of many democratic countries. Democracy being a form of government in which all people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Australia being a democratic country means we should not be overruled by religious views.

In Britain there are rising cases of banks being robbed by people in burqa's. People such as motorcyclists are required to remove their helmets before entering a bank or petrol station. It's a security measure for