One Nation Stands by Paid Parental Leave, Argues Small Business Should Not Bear Cost

Taxpayer-funded paid parental leave is set to be extended to 26 weeks from July 1.

Conservative-leaning One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on June 17, 2026. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Pauline Hanson has moved to clarify her party’s position on taxpayer-funded paid parental leave, arguing small businesses should not be burdened with the cost.

During a speech at the National Press Club last week, the One Nation leader addressed the issue of the gender pay gap at the workplace.