Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts deride family law system, calling DV a ‘weapon’ and court a ‘slaughterhouse’
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One Nation leaders Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts have made controversial comments about Australia's family law system. Hanson argued that employers should not be required to provide paid domestic violence leave and that domestic violence allegations are weaponized in court. Roberts described the family court as a 'slaughterhouse.' These remarks highlight the party's ongoing criticism of family law and domestic violence policies.
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Hanson claims domestic violence is 'used as a weapon' in court
Pauline Hanson claimed that domestic violence is being 'used as a weapon' in court proceedings.
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Pauline Hanson said that employers should not be responsible for providing paid domestic violence leave.
The Guardian- Hanson claims domestic violence is 'used as a weapon' in court
- Roberts describes the family court negatively
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Loaded language removedPrevious comments by the One Nation leader show her views on paid family violence leave and domestic violence support groups. Pauline Hanson told a podcast last year she believed 'your employer should not be responsible' for providing paid domestic violence leave, while her colleague Malcolm Roberts recently referred to the family court as the...
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Pauline Hanson said that employers should not be responsible for providing paid domestic violence leave.
The GuardianMalcolm Roberts referred to the family court as the 'slaughterhouse of the nation'.
The GuardianPauline Hanson claimed that domestic violence is being 'used as a weapon' in court proceedings.
The GuardianPauline Hanson criticized domestic violence groups for focusing on support for women.
The GuardianThe comments are the latest in a series of One Nation statements critical of the family law system.
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