STREET TALK

DO YOU THINK MUSLIM SCHOOL GIRLS 10 AND UNDER SHOULD BE ABLE TO WEAR HEADSCARVES OR HIJABS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN QUEENSLAND? Matthew Bateman, 36, Adelaide: Definitely, because I think we’re such a multicultural country, if that’s what they want to wear in their culture, no issue with that. Bianca Bateman, 35, Adelaide: Yes, because Australia is a country of freedom really, well it should be anyway. It should be a choice. Tracey Krause, 37, Newcastle:

I think they should be able to, it’s a cultural thing ... as long as they don’t interfere with law requirements (like at service stations or in court).

Sarah Stevens, 40, Port Pirie: I think so, because it’s a part of their culture and strong belief. But maybe it should be within the school’s colour coding.