The use of the term burka in Australia is often confused with what is actually the niqab.
The burka covers the entire body including the whole face, with a mesh window for the woman to see out of.
The niqab covers the whole body including the face with the exception of the woman's eyes.
"The niqab is more accurate; people rarely wear the burka in Australia," Dr Ismail said.
"In Australia people mostly wear the hijab in lots of different styles."
The hijab covers the hair and chest and is common among Muslim women in South East Asia.
Hijab is also a general term referring to the practice of wearing veils of all kinds.
The chador is a full-length cloak worn by many Iranian women, typically held closed at the front by the wearer's hands or under their arms.
The dupatta is a long scarf draped across the head and shoulders, and is often accompanied by matching garments.
It is common in South Asia.