A minor party contesting the federal election concedes its policy of banning the Islamic burka could provoke a backlash against Muslim-Australians.
The Victorian-based Rise Up Australia Party launched its election campaign today.
The party says the full Islamic veil promotes the segregation of Muslim-Australians.
Controversial Christian pastor Daniel Nalliah leads the party, and says he expects a backlash against the policy.
Mr Nalliah had a racial vilification charge against him overturned in 2006, and is challenging the construction of a Melbourne mosque.
"I would be possibly provoking some level of anti-Islamic views and I'm not afraid to do that, because the fear and intimidation carried out by this community has to stop," Mr Nalliah said.
IF FRANCE CAN DO IT THERE IS NO REASON WHY AUSTRALIA SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT TOO. READ MORE
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