Jacqui Lambie condemns One Nation cartoon mocking her struggle with vaginal prolapse
First reported Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:01:22 GMT · Last updated
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Jacqui Lambie condemned a One Nation cartoon that mocked her experience with vaginal prolapse, prompting support from fellow senator Monique Ryan.
Why it matters: The incident highlights concerns about respectful discourse in Australian politics and the impact of media satire on politicians' health struggles.
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The cartoon appeared in an episode of Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain show, where it depicted Senator Jacqui Lambie in a manner that made light of her medical condition, vaginal prolapse.
Lambie publicly condemned the image, calling it offensive and disrespectful, and said it trivialized a serious health issue she has faced.
Independent senator Monique Ryan responded by expressing solidarity with Lambie, stating that such mockery has no place in public discourse.
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- Jacqui Lambie condemned a One Nation cartoon that mocked her struggle with vaginal prolapse.The Guardian
- The cartoon was featured in an episode of Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain program.The Guardian
- Independent senator Monique Ryan expressed support for Jacqui Lambie following the controversy.The Guardian
- The Guardian published the story on 2026-10-18T23:01:22+00:00.The Guardian
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- The GuardianJacqui Lambie condemns One Nation cartoon mocking her struggle with vaginal prolapse
<p>Independent senator Monique Ryan throws her support behind fellow crossbencher after Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain episode</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Jacqui Lambie has criticised a One Nation cartoon mocking the Tasmanian senator’s health struggle with vaginal prolapse.</p><p>The latest cartoon, part of Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain series, took aim at the Albanese government’s Digital Duty of Care legislation, which targets online safety.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/19/jacqui-lambie-one-nation-pauline-hanson-please-explain-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:01:22 GMT
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- 2026-10-18 23:01 UTC · The Guardian
Independent senator Monique Ryan threw her support behind Lambie, calling the mockery unacceptable.
- 2026-10-18 23:01 UTC · The Guardian
Jacqui Lambie publicly condemned the cartoon as offensive and disrespectful.
- 2026-10-18 23:01 UTC · The Guardian
The Guardian reported that Jacqui Lambie condemned a One Nation cartoon mocking her vaginal prolapse.
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