One Nation Victoria leader admits to drug use, drink-driving.
One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren Pickering has acknowledged he used illicit drugs including methamphetamines but says has not done so for at least 16 years and had previously disclosed that history to the party.
Warren Pickering, the Victorian leader of One Nation, has acknowledged using illicit drugs in his 20s, including methamphetamines, ecstasy, and marijuana. According to Pickering, it has been at least 16 years since he last used drugs and he had previously disclosed this history to the party.
Pickering also admitted to making mistakes, including losing his license multiple times for drink driving, and hurting people he loved. He expressed regret for his actions, stating that he will "live with that forever".
Pickering denied claims made by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he smoked crystal meth in front of children. He also mentioned considering legal action against the publication. Notably, The Guardian Australia and the ABC were barred from attending the press conference where these statements were made.
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- One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference theguardian.com
- One Nation Victoria leader admits to drug use, drink-driving. smh.com.au
- One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering admits to previous drug use abc.net.au
- One Nation state leader admits to drug use theage.com.au
