Hanson Says Late-Term Abortion ‘Abhorrent and Disgusting’

Pauline Hanson said she opposed abortion “until birth” and indicated she believed 20 weeks was too late for most terminations.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on June 17, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has called for a national debate on abortion time limits, declaring that she believes 20 weeks is “too late” for a termination.

Speaking at the National Press Club on June 17, Hanson stated that while she does not oppose abortion for medical reasons or emergency circumstances, she strongly objects to late-term procedures.