Politics · Australia · 1 hr ago
Lambie speaks out about prolapse and support for women veterans
Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie spoke in parliament about her prolapse, a condition that led to surgery and five months away from work.
She raised it while arguing that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs does not provide enough compensation for conditions linked to service.
Lambie said injuries during army service caused her condition, though prolapses can also follow childbirth, heavy lifting, exertion or sport.
She argued that women veterans should receive support for reproductive health problems connected to their service.
Pauline Hanson apologised after a cartoon mocked Lambie’s prolapse, following public criticism.
The episode drew attention to the stigma around a condition that the article describes as common but under-examined.
The debate centres on better support and less silence around women’s health, though no next steps are stated.
Senator Jacqui Lambie spoke in parliament about having surgery for vaginal and bladder prolapse after injuries during army service.
She argued that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs does not provide adequate compensation for such conditions.
Lambie said the condition had forced her to take five months off work.
Pauline Hanson initially defended a cartoon mocking Lambie’s prolapse, then apologised, saying it was not as tastefully done as it could have been.
The article says prolapse is common but often surrounded by shame and silence.
- Who
- Senator Jacqui Lambie spoke about her prolapse and support for women veterans. Pauline Hanson later apologised for a cartoon mocking Lambie’s condition.
- What
- Lambie described surgery for vaginal and bladder prolapse and argued for better support for veterans with such conditions.
- When
- The article was published on October 23, 2026. The date of Lambie’s speech is Not stated.
- Where
- Lambie spoke in parliament in Australia.
- Why
- Lambie argued that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs did not provide adequate compensation for conditions such as hers.
Jacqui Lambie
Pauline Hanson
Veterans’ support
Jacqui Lambie
Lambie argued that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs did not provide adequate compensation for reproductive conditions affecting women veterans.
Pauline Hanson
Hanson initially said Lambie should “get over it” in response to the cartoon, then apologised for its presentation.
Cartoon about prolapse
Jacqui Lambie
Lambie’s condition was mocked in the cartoon, according to the article.
Pauline Hanson
Hanson said the cartoon went up without her seeing it or knowing its content.
Hanson initially said the cartoon was satirical and Lambie should “get over it”.
Hanson said she had not seen or known the cartoon’s content and apologised for how it was done.
The SMH article about Lambie’s comments and the cartoon was published.
- Condition
- Vaginal and bladder prolapse
- Time off work
- Five months
- Veterans’ department
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Lambie’s estimate
- One in 12 Australian women have had a similar condition
- Publication date
- October 23, 2026
What people are saying
You want us to have babies for the country
Australian women’s vaginas are not made of Australian steel.
get over it
I respect people’s views and opinions out there