Hanson has not directly apologised, says Lambie

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Pauline Hanson has not directly apologised to independent senator Jacqui Lambie over a One Nation cartoon mocking her health condition.

Pauline Hanson has not personally apologised to independent senator Jacqui Lambie over a One Nation cartoon that mocked her health condition, Lambie said on ABC's Insiders programme on Sunday. The cartoon, from Hanson's Please Explain series, made fun of Lambie's experience with vaginal prolapse, a condition she had publicly discussed during a Senate speech about veterans' health reforms. Hanson initially defended the cartoon but later told News24 that she apologised and took responsibility for it, since 'that does bear my name'. Lambie rejected this account, saying she had received no direct apology from the One Nation leader.

Lambie said she has no working relationship with Hanson. She claimed the only reason Hanson would have apologised was because of Lambie's social media following, though Lambie stated she was 'not interested in apologies' anyway. She contrasted this with One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts, with whom she said she had a good relationship. Lambie described working with Hanson in the past as 'very difficult', citing inconsistency and what she called 'flip-flopping'.

As One Nation's polling rises, Lambie appealed to the party's supporters not to put their faith in Hanson. She warned that voters were 'terribly disillusioned' if they believed Hanson could 'step in tomorrow, run the country and fix all your problems overnight'. Lambie acknowledged people's anger and financial strain but urged them to 'have a really good look' at One Nation before supporting it.

Hanson has not directly apologised, says Lambie — Image: The West Australian

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Jacqui Lambie denies Pauline Hanson directly apologised over Please Explain cartoonA senator whose health battles were ridiculed in a One Nation cartoon says Pauline Hanson has not directly apologised.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 07:05
Jacqui Lambie denies Pauline Hanson directly apologised over Please Explain cartoonA senator whose health battles were ridiculed in a One Nation cartoon says Pauline Hanson has not directly apologised.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 07:05
No relationship, no apology: senator decries HansonJacqui Lambie has made a plea to One Nation supporters, who she says are "terribly disillusioned" if they put their faith in Pauline Hanson.Perth Now · 14 Nov, 23:55
No relationship, no apology: senator decries HansonJacqui Lambie has made a plea to One Nation supporters, who she says are "terribly disillusioned" if they put their faith in Pauline Hanson.The West Australian · 14 Nov, 23:55

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