Person

Pauline Hanson

1. One Nation cartoon mocks Senator Jacqui Lambie's prolapse; PM and parties back Lambie

   The latest episode of One Nation's 'Please Explain' political cartoon series depicts Tasmanian independent Senator Jacqui Lambie saying she 'can't laugh because of vaginal prolapse', with crude sound effects. Lambie told the Senate in August she has vaginal and bladder prolapse, needs surgery and would take five months' leave. In a statement on Oct 19 she said disclosing her condition did not make her health fair game, and that One Nation was also mocking many women with reproductive health problems. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented 'thank you for your courage' under her Instagram statement; the Coalition and independent Senator Pocock also backed her. The Sydney Morning Herald reported One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said Lambie should 'get over it' and 'have a laugh'.

   Oct 19, 2026 Afternoon