One Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on staffer's private property
The Australian political party said money was lent to a linked company to establish a micro-distillery on chief of staff James Ashby's land.
Australian political party One Nation has admitted that it used party funds to build a $56,000 shed on private property belonging to James Ashby, a senior figure within the party.
In an email to members, the party said the money had been lent to a party-linked company to help establish a micro-distillery on the property.
The admission follows earlier reporting that a company connected to One Nation, Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, purchased the shed despite having no revenue stream and lacking a license to make or sell alcohol.
The disclosure raises questions about the use of party funds and the financial arrangements between One Nation and companies linked to its senior figures.
The party has not indicated whether any further review of the arrangement is planned.
Sources
- One Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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