Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

we should attempt to respect as many cultural traditions as possible but there are limits. eg. female circumcision

Laws should not specifically be for or against specific items of clothing. Laws about use or non‐use of face coverings should cover all such clothing regardless of any religious significance of that clothing.

Yes but asked to take it off they should and if it for their own family it's fine but out in public I have nothing against it but some people do

No they know to follow the Australia way and every country where they are cause problems and demand to build mosques Deport them all total ban on them

Yes, however religious and spiritual ornamentation should be discouraged, via emphasizing skepticism and rationalism with in the education system.

i support the pirate party

Yes, but their identity needs to be confirmed so it must be removed at some point.

Yes, as long as there is not a security or abuse threat, e.g. marriage to become a citizen, marriage to a minor, or unwilling marriage.

No, This is Australia, not Iran or Iraq.

Yes but they should be required to take it off in banks, airports and for other security purposes.

Yes, but they must remove it if no one else is allowed to cover their face.

Yes, however in instances where theirs are security risks, they must verify their identity

Yes, however in instances where theirs are security risks, they must verify their identity e.g. banks, police stations

Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a staff member that's not family

Australia should only be for poeple who follow our way of life

They should be required to assimilate into our society

No as Muslims don't follow other countries laws

I should be banned this is Australia

No, We must be a Secular Republic with a Multi-Political Party System.

Visible face

Religion should not be used to justify sexism or racism, or racist or sexist practices.

Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions. Their identity could be privately verified by a female staff member

Why should women be only allowed?

No this is Australia they should go home if they din't like our rules

No this is Australia obey our laws or go home

No religious items should be permitted in public gatherings.

What the Hell is a Face Veil?

Yes, but their identity should be privately verified by a female staff member in security areas

Yes, except in high-security areas.

Yes, but establish a joint committee to propose a referendum with options to not infringe or lessen security to add to the Australian constitution

Repatriate foreigners

Respect should be a 2 way street. Face coverings are not legal in certain areas for all citizens safety and identification. Only the strictest Muslims do this so it can be accepted if needed.

No this is Australia wear our clothes or go home

No, our culture first.

Yes, we should respect everyone’s religious/cultural choices. For their verification, that should solely be their choice whether they would like to identify themselves. We should all be educated to respect each other’s choices.

Yes, and it is also their choice if there is a check of identity, and they have to be comfortable with it. If the check does go through it has to be by a female official.

yes as long as we can see their face

as long as we can see their face

Yes, but not in public places

Yes, but their identity (if needed to be checked) must be privately verified by an approved female staff member

No, Niqabs, Burqas and Abayas should be banned

No if they want to wear it go home

i think the niqab is oppressive to woman so i dont think they should be worn by anyone

It’s ok, but there is going to be circumstance where they need to show their faces for ID verifications and they need to comply too . It’s can’t be just one way.

No send them back home

No they came to follow our way of life

A women should be able to decide that herself.

No if they don't like go home

Yes, only if it is the woman's choice to wear it.

Yes; individuals who choose to adorn face coverings or veils, for religious purposes or otherwise, should be permitted to do so in public places, albeit, should identity confirmation be required for security reasons, said individuals should comply.

No they knew Australian laws when they came here

this is Australia not Iran

No they must follow our laws and rules

When they come to Australia to follow our laws and way of life

Yes, but organisations have a right to refuse entry to their premises.

Can you think of a situation where wearing a Niqāb might be more than a personal choice, and how would this affect your stance on its allowance at civic ceremonies?

How would you argue the point of dress code freedom at civic ceremonies to someone who feels uncomfortable with face veils like the Niqāb?

Imagine two different ceremonies, one where all attire is uniform and another with diverse dress codes; which do you feel would better represent a democratic society and why?

From your perspective, what impact might a ban on face veils have on the inclusivity of public ceremonies?

If a close friend chose to wear a Niqāb to a civic ceremony, what would be your concerns or thoughts, and why?

How do you think the presence of a Niqāb at a civic ceremony could influence the atmosphere of the event?

Have you ever felt the need to adjust your personal attire for a public ceremony, and how would you relate that to the debate on the Niqāb?

In what ways do you think personal freedom should be balanced with cultural norms during formal public events?

How does the choice of wearing traditional attire like a Niqāb at civic ceremonies affect your perception of cultural identity in public spaces?

What do you believe is more important during civic ceremonies, expressing individual identity or adhering to a collective formality, and why?