Kirralie Smith, the NSW Senate candidate for the newly formed Australian Liberty Alliance has called for a 10-year pause on Muslim immigration.
In an interview with Sky News Ms Smith said that Muslim culture is 'not compatible to our democratic values of freedom'.
'Islam is more than a religion, it's a totalitarian ideology with political ideology,' the Senate hopeful said.
Ms Smith outlined that her party 'does not have a problem with people who want to integrate,' but citied examples in Europe of Muslim people forming enclaves, which she fears could happen in Australia.
'There are many people in this country who have read the Koran, who have genuine concerns.
'We need to have an honest debate,' she said. [Sky News] Read more