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Liberal Senators Cross Floor to Censure Hanson

Two Liberal senators broke ranks to support Labor's motion censuring One Nation leader Paul Hanson for his divisive comments about Muslim Australians.

Two Liberal senators crossed the floor to vote for Labor's motion that censured One Nation leader Paul Hanson for "inflammatory and divisive comments" that sought to vilify Muslim Australians.

The unusual move saw the senators join forces with the opposition to condemn Hanson's remarks, which were described as seeking to vilify Australian Muslims.