Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble
Political analyst Ben Smee argues that Pauline Hanson's recent controversial comments on domestic violence are consistent with her long-standing political strategy. The article suggests these remarks are not accidental gaffes but part of a deliberate alignment with anti-feminist and men's rights movements.
Pauline Hanson said this week that domestic violence was a ‘two-way street’ and questioned why women did not simply leave abusive relationships. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson said this week that domestic violence was a ‘two-way street’ and questioned why women did not simply leave abusive relationships. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson Analysis Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble Ben Smee The One Nation leader has allied herself with men’s rights activists for years, consistently suggesting women routinely make false allegations of violence
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