Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’
Brittany Higgins has criticized Pauline Hanson for describing domestic violence as a 'two-way street' during a radio interview. Advocates have condemned Hanson's comments as victim-blaming, arguing that they shift responsibility away from perpetrators.
Why it matters
The exchange reflects ongoing public debate in Australia regarding the framing of domestic violence and the impact of political rhetoric on survivors.
The One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, said ‘I’ve been through it myself’ and her message to women who didn’t feel safe was to ‘not put up with it’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP The One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, said ‘I’ve been through it myself’ and her message to women who didn’t feel safe was to ‘not put up with it’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’ One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’
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