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Tanya Plibersek

Australian politician

Also known as Tanya Joan Plibersek

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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.

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Key facts

Occupation: politician
Position held: Minister for Health, Minister for Human Services, member of the Australian House of Representatives, Minister for Social Inclusion
Citizenship: Australia
Born: December 2, 1969
Website: http://www.tanyaplibersek.com/

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