Pauline Hanson calls for a 'Minister for Men' to tackle soaring male suicide rates as she claims blokes are 'overwhelmingly disadvantaged' and targeted by feminists

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says a new office needs to be established in the government to deal with high rates of suicide and homelessness among men. 

The Queensland-based politician called for the appointment of a 'Minister for Men' on Friday. 

'Political parties have long called for equality across both genders, but only a Minister for Women exists across all levels of government,' she said. 

'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.' 

Ms Hanson cited a 2019 report that compared the rates of suicide, homelessness and workplace deaths between men and women.  

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson (pictured in Canberra) says a new office needs to be established in the government to deal with high rates of suicide and homelessness among men

There are more than 240 men living rough on the streets for every 100 homeless women (stock image)

The number of men dying in workplaces outpaced women by more than 1,000 per cent. 

For every 100 women who die at work there are 1,294 deaths among men.

There are more than 240 men living rough on the streets for every 100 homeless women.  

There are also 1,000 men living in adult correctional facilities for every 100 women. 

'On the subject of alcohol, drug addiction, overdoses, suicide, murder, violent crimes, and incarceration, boys and men are again overwhelmingly disadvantaged,' Ms Hanson said.

'As a mother of three boys and one girl, this raises significant concern for my own children, let alone my young grandchildren.'

The study also showed an imbalance between the number of school boys and girls who are expelled and who suffer from emotional trauma.

For every 100 girls who are expelled, 291 boys are turfed out.

Around 355 boys also report an emotional disturbance for every 100 girls. 

'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 of support, based on need,' Ms Hanson said.

'On the subject of alcohol, drug addiction, overdoses, suicide, murder, violent crimes, and incarceration, boys and men are again overwhelmingly disadvantaged,' Ms Hanson said (stock image)