Senator Pauline Hanson has walked back comments suggesting her party, One Nation, might reduce government funding for paid parental leave. Last week, during a National Press Club address, Hanson indicated a potential review of the scheme, sparking public debate. She has now stated explicitly that One Nation would not seek to cut the existing paid parental leave program if it were to form government. This clarification follows criticism and questions regarding her party’s social policy direction. Hanson’s initial remarks fueled speculation about potential changes to family support measures. The reversal aims to quell concerns and provide certainty regarding One Nation’s position on this key issue.