One Nation claims staffer left hospitalised after assault

A One Nation staffer suffered a broken rib and extensive bruising after being verbally and physically assaulted at the Royal Queensland Show in Brisbane on Friday. The incident occurred when the woman in her 60s and a group of four attackers, all under the age of 30, confronted her at the party's stall. The assailants verbally abused the staffer, spat on her, and physically assaulted her, punching her in the ribs.

The wounded staffer was hospitalized and released over the weekend. One Nation's chief of staff, James Ashby, expressed strong condemnation of the violent incident, stating that the attackers should "be ashamed of themselves." He suggested that the incident may have been motivated by the staffer's One Nation attire and noted that the young women involved have been vocal about domestic violence.

Queensland Police have been made aware of the allegations but have not received a formal complaint. The Queensland Ambulance Service reported no prior calls for ambulance service for a woman with ribs injuries at the Ekka on the relevant dates. The One Nation party has contacted the injured employee and emphasized that such behavior is "outrageous."

The Royal National Agricultural Association, which manages the Ekka festival, also condemned the attack as a safety concern and pledged support to police in their investigation.