One Nation Unveils More Victorian Election Candidates Amid Scrutiny Over Backgrounds
The Guardian reports that recent additions to One Nation's Victorian state election slate include figures linked to controversial past conduct and unverified health claims.
One Nation has continued to roll out candidates for the upcoming Victorian state election, according to a report by The Guardian, with the party's list now drawing scrutiny over the backgrounds of several contenders.
The Guardian reported that candidates contesting seats for the party include a former Liberal figure who has reportedly won support from individuals alleged to be connected to underworld figures, a naturopath who has endorsed an unfounded claim by Donald Trump linking paracetamol to autism, and a former shire councillor who previously lost his driving licence following a drink-driving offence.
According to the report, party leader Pauline Hanson announced the party's upper house candidates and named Warren Pickering as the Victorian state leader at a press conference last month.
Since that announcement, The Guardian said One Nation has used social media to progressively introduce additional candidates, with 51 of the party's 88 lower house positions now filled.
The Guardian did not name all the candidates in the excerpt reviewed, and further details about the specific individuals, their electorates, and the party's response to the reported concerns were not immediately available.
Sources
- Alleged underworld supporters and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian election candidates — The Guardian — World
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