Hanson's 'Two-Way Street' DV Comment Sparks Backlash

Pauline Hanson sparked a major controversy by describing domestic violence as a two-way street and saying victims should leave abusive relationships, amid her acknowledgment of personal experience. Advocates condemned the stance as victim-blaming, noting that domestic violence is a gendered crime with most offenders being male, a point underscored by recent ABS data and fueling ongoing political debate in Australia.