Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is facing backlash after an unearthed podcast interview revealed her criticism of domestic violence leave and her claims that family law systems unfairly favor women. Hanson has defended her comments, accusing critics of twisting her words.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing political tensions regarding gender policy, domestic violence legislation, and the rhetoric used by populist political figures.
In a podcast aired last year, the One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, said domestic violence prevented police from focusing on ‘real crime’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP In a podcast aired last year, the One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, said domestic violence prevented police from focusing on ‘real crime’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Pauline Hanson Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November podcast
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Pauline Hanson has described paid leave for those experiencing family and domestic violence as “ridiculous”, and suggested the issue is taking police away from “real crime”, calling for the family law system to be “wound back”.
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