A fringe political party has revealed a growing list of candidates for an upcoming state election, including individuals with controversial backgrounds. Among them is a former councillor stripped of his licence due to a drink-driving offence, alongside a naturopath who has promoted a discredited health claim linked to a former U.S. president. The party, led by a high-profile figure, has already filled over half of its lower house seats through social media announcements, continuing a strategy of rapid candidate rollout. The latest disclosures raise questions about the party’s selection process and the qualifications of those seeking public office.
Party has unveiled a steady stream of contenders for state election, including a former councillor who lost his licence for drink-drivingGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastCandidates contesting the Victorian state election for One Nation include a former Liberal who has won support from alleged underworld figures, a naturopath who has endorsed Donald Trump’s unfounded claim that paracetamol is linked to autism and a former shire councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving.Pauline Hanson announced who would be her party’s upper house candidates and Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, at a press conference last month. Since then One Nation has used social media to unveil a steady stream of candidates, with 51 of the 88 lower house spots now filled. Continue reading...
