Time For A Minister For Men
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR PAULINE HANSON
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, One Nation’s Family Law Inquiry has continued with weekly evidence heard by the Joint Standing Committee.
The inquiry has attracted a record number of submissions from the public and following more than six months of evidence from individuals and organisations, I’m of the firm view that it’s time that the Federal Government appointed a Minister for Men.
For the feminists reading this, I’ll give you a moment to grab a bucket and bottle of mouthwash.
Political parties have long called for equality across both genders, but only a Minister for Women exists across all levels of government.
The Federal Governments Minister for Women works across government to deliver policies and programmes to advance the lives of Australian women.
But as we focus on strengthening women’s economic security, their involvement in leadership positions, and ensure that women and their children are safe from violence, the plight of Australian boys and men is on the decline.
In a study reported in 2019, for every 100 girls or women who die on the job, 1294 men die.
For every 100 girls or women who are expelled from schools, there are 291 boys.
The morbidity rate of men aged 25 to 34 years old is 132% higher than women. That equates to 100 women for every 234 men.
Homelessness and unsheltered rates for boys and men are 142% higher than women.
For every 100 girls in public schools classified as having emotional disturbance, there are 355 boys.
And for every 100 women in adult correctional facilities, there are 1000 men.
When it comes to educational, behavioural, and mental health outcomes, boys and men are seriously left disadvantaged.
On the subject of alcohol, drug addiction, overdoses, suicide, murder, violent crimes, and incarceration, boys and men are again overwhelmingly disadvantaged.
As a mother of three boys and one girl, this raises significant concern for my own children, let alone my young grandchildren.
If we truly want equality in society, it’s time to drop the hardline feminist attack on men and start treating each other with the same level support, based on need.
