Pauline Hanson apologises for cartoon mocking rival's health

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Pauline Hanson has apologised for a cartoon posted on her social media that mocked Senator Jacqui Lambie over a serious health condition.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has apologised for a cartoon posted on her social media channels that mocked Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie over a serious health condition. The cartoon made reference to a vaginal and bladder prolapse that Senator Lambie had suffered from earlier in 2026, a condition stemming from her military service.

When first asked about the cartoon on Monday, Senator Hanson dismissed criticism, saying 'Get over it, okay? It is actually satirical.' By Tuesday, she had changed course, telling News24 that she had not actually seen the video before it was published and was unaware of its content.

'I have spoken to the creator of that video. I've asked him to actually change it, and I respect people's views and opinions out there, and it wasn't as tastefully done as it could have been, and I do apologise for that,' she said. The cartoon series was created by Mark Nicholson, a One Nation candidate for the Victorian election in November. Senator Hanson said she would take closer look at the content of future cartoons. 'It does bear my name, and I've got to take responsibility for that,' she said.

How it is being reported

• Pauline Hanson apologises for vaginal prolapse cartoon mocking Jacqui LambiePauline Hanson has backflipped on a cartoon mocking Jacqui Lambie’s struggle with a serious health condition.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 06:29
• Pauline Hanson apologises for vaginal prolapse cartoon mocking Jacqui LambiePauline Hanson has backflipped on a cartoon mocking Jacqui Lambie’s struggle with a serious health condition.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 06:29
• Pauline Hanson apologises for vulgar cartoon on rivalThe One Nation leader says a cartoon mocking her Senate rival Jacqui Lambie over a serious health condition will be edited.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 05:48
• Pauline Hanson apologises for vulgar cartoon on rivalThe One Nation leader says a cartoon mocking her Senate rival Jacqui Lambie over a serious health condition will be edited.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 05:48

In this story: Pauline Hanson · Jacqui Lambie · One Nation · Mark Nicholson · Andrew Hastie · Helen Haines

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