One Nation Stands by Paid Parental Leave, Argues Small Business Should Not Bear Cost Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, has clarified her party’s position on taxpayer-funded paid parental leave, asserting that small businesses should not be responsible for these costs. She stated that if women are not working, businesses should not be obligated to pay them, which contributes to the gender pay gap. Hanson supports government-backed parental leave but opposes mandating payments from businesses.

• Pauline Hanson clarified One Nation’s position on taxpayer-funded paid parental leave.
• Hanson argued that small businesses should not be burdened with the cost of paid parental leave.
• She stated that businesses should not pay employees who are not working.
• Hanson supports government-backed parental leave but not mandated business payments.