One Nation-linked company built $56,000 shed on private property of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man
Exclusive: James Ashby also drives new Ford Ranger given to party and is main pilot of plane donated by Gina Rinehart, which he says are not for personal use Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man, James Ashby, is enjoying generous benefits as a result of his role working for One Nation, with documents showing that a company linked to the…
James Ashby, a key figure in Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, appears to be receiving significant perks as part of his position with the political group. According to documents obtained by Guardian Australia, a company affiliated with One Nation constructed a shed worth $56,000 on Ashby's private property in central Queensland. This revelation sheds light on the financial benefits that some close associates of Hanson may be receiving.
In addition to the shed, Ashby has been granted a new Ford Ranger, a vehicle that was reportedly donated personally by Adam Giles, the chief executive of Hancock Agriculture. Giles gifted the Ford Ranger to One Nation in April, citing its usefulness in supporting the party's campaign efforts and enhancing their presence ahead of the upcoming federal election. Ashby himself has asserted that the vehicle is not intended for personal use, but rather serves the party's larger objectives.
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