Politicians back Lambie after One Nation cartoon mocks her condition

Summary

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and politicians from across the spectrum condemned a One Nation cartoon mocking independent senator Jacqui Lambie's vaginal prolapse, with Albanese praising her courage in speaking out. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said Lambie should get over it and described the cartoon as satirical.

Timeline

1. ABC

   18 Oct 2026, 22:20 UTCSource ↗

   The ABC reports that Lambie criticised a One Nation cartoon that ridiculed her and used her medical condition as a punchline.

2. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 03:56 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Albanese and politicians across the spectrum backed Lambie, while Hanson said she should get over it and called the cartoon satirical; it also says the cartoon targeted the government's Digital Duty of Care legislation.