A political party has acknowledged using internal funds to finance a shed on a private property, purchased by a company with no income or alcohol licensing. The company, linked to the party, raised concerns over its financial activity and lack of operational legitimacy. Investigations suggest the transaction may have involved party resources rather than independent business operations. Questions remain over the transparency of the expenditure and its connection to party activities.
Email to members says money lent to a party-linked company to establish a micro distilleryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has admitted using party funds to build a $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property.Guardian Australia revealed on Monday that a company linked to One Nation – Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd – was the purchaser of the shed on Ashby’s property despite having no revenue stream and not being licensed to make or sell alcohol.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...