A new report from Guardian Australia has uncovered documents indicating that James Ashby, the national director of One Nation and former chief of staff to Pauline Hanson, has received several benefits connected to the party.
According to the report, a company associated with One Nation constructed a shed valued at $56,000 on Ashby’s private property located in central Queensland.
Additionally, Ashby is reported to drive a new Ford Ranger that was gifted to the political party by Adam Giles, the chief executive of Hancock Agriculture, in April. The vehicle was described as a personal gift to One Nation.
Pauline Hanson stated that the donated vehicle would support the party’s campaign efforts, noting that it “provides us the presence we need in the lead-up to the next federal election.”
The revelations have brought attention to the generous benefits Ashby enjoys as a result of his role within the party.
This raises serious questions about how One Nation handles its finances overall. The public deserves a clear explanation soon.
I’m genuinely surprised by the scale. A vehicle AND a building? That’s not just benefits, that’s practically a salary bypass.
Does anyone actually think Pauline Hanson didn’t know about this? The ‘campaign presence’ excuse sounds pretty thin.
Wait, so he gets a new truck and a free shed? No wonder everyone is angry about the lack of transparency here.
A $56,000 shed for personal use funded by party donations? This looks like a serious breach of financial ethics.