Senators unite to block Pauline Hanson's 'all lives matter' motion

One conservative coalition senator, Jim Molan, walks out rather than joining colleagues in preventing discussion

Australian senators have overwhelmingly united to block Pauline Hanson's attempt to put forward an inflammatory all lives matter" motion - with a notable exception.

A conservative Coalition senator, Jim Molan, walked out of the Senate rather than joining his colleagues in preventing the discussion, insisting all senators should have had a right to air their views on the topic.