Qld: Hanson attacks gays, backs voluntary euthanasia

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2001
Qld: Hanson attacks gays, backs voluntary euthanasia

PAULINE HANSON has backed voluntary euthanasia and attacked homosexuality, during a
confrontation with a former One Nation colleague on talkback radio.

The One Nation leader, on the campaign trail for Saturday's Queensland election, says
voluntary euthanasia is not one of her party's policies, but she believes people should
have the right to choose to die in dignity.

Ms HANSON says it is not up to politicians to legislate on the issue, although she
supports the matter being determined by a referendum.

Ms HANSON appeared on ABC radio with BILL FELDMAN, leader of the One Nation offshoot
the City Country Alliance, in their first meeting in a year since 10 Queensland One Nation
MPs quit the party.

When asked by a talkback caller whether it was true One Nation was opposed to homosexuals
marrying or adopting children, she said she stood by the family unit of mum, dad and the
kids.

She says homosexuality is not a natural act.

Ms HANSON is holding public meetings today with One Nation candidates at Hervey Bay
and Gympie, north of Brisbane.

She will launch the party's campaign at Caloundra, also on the Sunshine Coast, tomorrow.

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KEYWORD: POLLQLD HANSON (BRISBANE)

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