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One Nation’s Cartoon Mocking Senator Jacqui Lambie’s Health Condition
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One Nation’s Cartoon Targets Senator Jacqui Lambie
The animation linked the joke to Labor’s digital-duty-of-care bill and repeatedly showed Lambie clutching herself, referencing her earlier public disclosure of a vaginal and bladder prolapse that required surgery and five months of parliamentary leave.
Background: Lambie’s Disclosure and the “Please Explain” Series
Lambie first spoke about her condition in an August speech, describing the personal and medical challenges of a vaginal prolapse—a condition that medical sources note can affect up to 50 percent of women at some point in their lives. The cartoon was the latest installment in One Nation’s satirical ads, which have previously targeted Liberal MP Andrew Hastie and other critics of the party.
Official Statements & Responses
Senator Lambie condemned the cartoon as “crass” and “spiteful,” arguing that public discussion of women’s reproductive health should reduce stigma rather than invite ridicule. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson replied that the piece was “satirical” and urged Lambie to “get over it.” Liberal MP Garth Hamilton described the attack as “nasty, crass and vulgar,” warning that such behavior could cost conservatives at the next election. Former shadow treasurer Tim Wilson called the cartoon “despicable” and said it revealed the “true character of One Nation.”
Criticism of One Nation’s Tactics
Opposition figures, including Independent MP Monique Ryan, joined calls for an apology, arguing that the party’s approach undermines respectful political discourse. Critics contend that the focus on personal health issues distracts from substantive policy debate and fuels division.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Decent leaders don’t stir up hatred, pushing us towards bloody anarchy. That’s exactly what [Hanson] is doing,” — Jacqui Lambie, tasmanian senator
- “Unfortunately, even in this day and age, there is still so much stigma attached to the word vagina and female reproductive health,” — Jacqui Lambie, tasmanian senator
- “Jacqui Lambie: get over it, OK? It is actually satirical,” — Pauline Hanson
- “There’s tens of thousands of Australian women who battle with health conditions like this one,” — Tim Ayres, science minister
- “I haven’t seen this cartoon, but the idea that you would mock somebody for their health condition is despicable and really reveals the true character of One Nation. Their focus is not on the Australian people.” — Tim Wilson