Turnbull ministers voice opposition to Pauline Hanson's first speech but will work with her

By Michael Koziol, Political Reporter
Updated September 15 2016 - 5:16pm, first published 1:48pm
Senator Pauline Hanson delivers her first speech in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Senator Pauline Hanson delivers her first speech in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, pictured in question time on Monday, said Senator Hanson was entitled to her views. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, pictured in question time on Monday, said Senator Hanson was entitled to her views. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"We have to work with the Parliament people elected": Special Minister of State Scott Ryan. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"We have to work with the Parliament people elected": Special Minister of State Scott Ryan. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Greens walk out as Senator Hanson delivers her first speech in the Senate. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Greens walk out as Senator Hanson delivers her first speech in the Senate. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Treasurer Scott Morrison and Minister for Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer minister for Revenue on Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Treasurer Scott Morrison and Minister for Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer minister for Revenue on Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Executive director of the Islamic Council of Victoria, Nail Aykan, said Senator Hanson contribution was "useless, simple-minded". Photo: Justin McManus
Executive director of the Islamic Council of Victoria, Nail Aykan, said Senator Hanson contribution was "useless, simple-minded". Photo: Justin McManus

Turnbull government ministers have cautiously criticised Pauline Hanson's incendiary first speech, including its attacks on Islam, while maintaining the One Nation senator and her supporters must be respected.

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