Former One Nation adviser claims unlawful dismissal after raising internal concerns

Former One Nation adviser claims unlawful dismissal after raising internal concerns

A senior former adviser to One Nation said he was dismissed after reporting a convicted staff member’s criminal history and alleged connections between a party official and an underworld-linked strip club, and announced he will sue the party. Earlier, former campaign director Sean Black alleged that billionaire Gina Rinehart and adviser James Ashby were steering the party, claims that leader Pauline Hanson dismissed as “absolute garbage”. Around the same time, Barnaby Joyce downplayed One Nation’s prospects in Victoria and said the upcoming New South Wales election would be the true test, while James Ashby denied any preference-deal negotiations with Victorian Labor, saying his contacts were limited to debate participation.

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November 08, 2026
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Former One Nation adviser alleges unlawful dismissal after raising concerns about party conduct
Former One Nation adviser alleges unlawful dismissal after raising concerns about party conduct

The Age • 08 Nov 08:06

A senior former adviser to One Nation says he was dismissed after reporting a convicted staff member’s past and alleged links between a party official and an underworld-associated strip club, and he plans to sue the party.

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November 07, 2026
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One Nation leader rejects claims of Gina Rinehart influence as baseless
One Nation leader rejects claims of Gina Rinehart influence as baseless

The Age • 07 Nov 07:15

Pauline Hanson called allegations that mining magnate Gina Rinehart is steering One Nation’s policy “absolute garbage” and denied any financial ties to former campaign director Sean Black.

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November 06, 2026
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Covert recordings reveal internal disputes and alleged billionaire influence in One Nation
Covert recordings reveal internal disputes and alleged billionaire influence in One Nation

The Age • 06 Nov 18:00

Former One Nation campaign director Sean Black claims the party is being steered by billionaire Gina Rinehart and adviser James Ashby, raising concerns about nepotism, financial arrangements and internal governance ahead of upcoming elections.

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November 05, 2026
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One Nation senior figure Barnaby Joyce downplays Victorian prospects, eyes NSW as key test
One Nation senior figure Barnaby Joyce downplays Victorian prospects, eyes NSW as key test

The Age • 05 Nov 04:50

Barnaby Joyce said One Nation’s chances in Victoria are limited and that the upcoming New South Wales election will be the true indicator of the party’s performance, while internal analysts predict modest seat gains.

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One Nation strategist denies seeking preference deal with Victorian Labor
One Nation strategist denies seeking preference deal with Victorian Labor

The Guardian • 05 Nov 02:21

James Ashby said his recent contacts with Labor were about debate participation, not preference negotiations, as both parties reject claims of a deal ahead of the Victorian election.

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