Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
Summary
Senator Pauline Hanson criticized paid domestic violence leave and said family violence cases take police away from other crimes. She described the family law system as unfair to men and suggested it needs to be changed.Key Facts
- Pauline Hanson called 10 days of paid domestic violence leave "ridiculous" and likened it to a "holiday."
- Domestic violence leave was introduced in 2024, allowing victim-survivors up to $5,000 in financial support.
- Hanson claimed family law favors women and disadvantages men, calling the system "broken."
- She said domestic violence cases take up about 75% of police time, which affects their ability to handle other crimes.
- Hanson described domestic violence as a "two-way street," saying women can also lose control.
- She faced backlash for her comments, which she said were taken out of context by media and political opponents.
- Hanson’s statements appeared in a 2025 podcast focused on fathers' views in family court matters.
- She suggested the current focus on women’s rights in law comes without enough emphasis on responsibilities.
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