Senator Pauline Hanson's comments on domestic violence spark anger

Senator Pauline Hanson's comments on domestic violence spark anger

On Brisbane radio, Senator Pauline Hanson said domestic violence is "a two-way street" and women "can lose their cool as well." Former staffer Brittany Higgins called this victim-blaming — shifting blame onto victims — noting 38 women have been killed this year. Advocate Tarang Chawla, whose sister was murdered in 2015, called the remarks "terrible advice." A women's crisis centre branded them "vile and shameful."

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