'They taught him this nonsense': Pauline Hanson lashes out over gender education in schools after grandson questions gender

Sky News AU

19 hours ago

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has slammed what she describes as 'radical gender ideology' being pushed in classrooms, after her young grandson returned home from school with questions about his gender identity.
The One Nation leader shared her concerns on her party's website and personal social media, accusing Australian schools of pushing radical ideas on children as young as four.
According to Hanson, her seven-year-old grandson asked his mother confronting questions about anatomy and gender identity after a classroom lesson.
'School told me I can choose to be a boy or a girl… When do I get to choose?' Ms Hanson said the boy asked.
'These aren't questions kids just come up with. They're being taught this nonsense in classrooms,' Hanson said.
'This madness needs to stop. Schools should be focusing on reading, writing and maths, not telling children they might have been assigned the wrong sex at birth.'
Hanson slammed the content being delivered under banners such as health education and inclusion, claiming parents are being left in the dark as to what is being taught.
'This isn't education. It's brainwashing,' Hanson stated.
She further alleged that schools are smuggling radical gender theory into everyday lessons.
In a TikTok video from Hanson's speech in the Senate, the Queensland Senator declared she would not back down from her position.
'I'll keep fighting this dangerous agenda.'
'Parents have a right to know what their children are being taught, and our kids deserve to grow up without this pressure or confusion,' she said.
Her remarks have sparked a wave of support online, particularly on TikTok, where users backed Hanson's views.
'Pauline is correct, like always,' one user wrote.
Other comments questioned the inconsistency in school consent policies. 'We need permission for religious classes. Where's the consent for this?'
Critics argue that inclusive education around gender identity plays a vital role in supporting students who may be questioning their identity.
They warn that removing such discussions could harm students who already feel isolated or misunderstood.
Meanwhile, Hanson remains firm in her opposition, calling on state governments and education departments to be held accountable.
She is pushing for stronger parental rights and transparency around curriculum content, insisting families must be given more control over what their children are being taught.
'In many cases there's no permission, no transparency, and no respect for family values,' she said.