Amid cost-of-living crisis, Jacqui Lambie condemns One Nation cartoon mocking her struggle with vaginal prolapse
Lambie criticises the cartoon
The cartoon portrays Lambie, a Tasmanian senator and army veteran, making a remark about her prolapse before adding a crude sound effect ridiculing the condition. Lambie condemned the depiction.
On Monday, she said people facing cost-of-living pressures did not need more “nastiness”. Lambie also said decent leaders should not stir up hatred or push society towards “bloody anarchy”.
Ryan backs Lambie
Independent senator Monique Ryan supported Lambie after the cartoon appeared in a Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain episode. Ryan said Lambie had discussed an awkward subject in parliament to make it easier for other women affected by the condition. Ryan criticised Hanson for treating Lambie’s experience as something to make fun of.
About the health condition
Pelvic organ prolapse, which can involve the bladder or vagina, affects about one in 12 Australian women. It is often associated with physical strain, heavy lifting or previous childbirth, and can be uncomfortable and debilitating.
Cartoon’s veteran character
A character in the cartoon says, “Traitor, a traitor? But I’m a veteran.” The article identifies the character as a Victoria Cross recipient.
Key points
- Lambie condemned a One Nation cartoon mocking her experience of vaginal prolapse.
- She said people facing cost-of-living pressures did not need more nastiness.
- Monique Ryan supported Lambie and criticised the mockery.
- The cartoon included a veteran character identified as a Victoria Cross recipient charged over five alleged murders.