Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’
Summary
Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, said domestic violence is a "two-way street" and that women should not tolerate abuse. Her comments were criticized by advocates, including Brittany Higgins and others, for blaming victims and misunderstanding the nature of domestic violence, which mostly involves men abusing women and children.Key Facts
- Pauline Hanson described domestic violence as both wrong and a "two-way street," meaning both men and women can be violent.
- Hanson said women should not put up with abuse if they do not feel safe at home.
- Activists and victims’ advocates, like Tarang Chawla and Brittany Higgins, said this view blames victims rather than holding abusers responsible.
- Brittany Higgins, executive director of the Vida Fund, said victim-blaming rhetoric is harmful, especially with many women losing their lives to femicide.
- The Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre called Hanson’s comments "vile and shameful" and noted most family violence is men abusing women and children.
- Hanson has a history of controversial statements on family violence and family court issues, including claims that some women lie about abuse in court.
- Studies have disproved the idea that domestic violence claims are often faked to affect child custody.
- Hanson’s previous comments included sympathy for men she believes are wrongly accused of domestic violence.
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