{
  "id": 12101497,
  "title": "One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/one-nation-to-shuffle-deck-rent-gina-rinehart-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://macleayargus.com.au/story/9362906/one-nation-to-shuffle-deck-rent-gina-rinehart-office"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "One Nation plans to relocate into a Gina Rinehart-owned office in Brisbane, Australia, and adjust some key positions as it aims to strengthen its political footprint throughout the country. The political party will soon occupy a sophisticated three-storey building at 160 Wharf St in Brisbane's central district, which was recently purchased by a company owned by Mrs. Rinehart, the wealthiest individual in Australia and a significant financial supporter of One Nation. The national headquarters will pay market rate rent for the space, according to a spokesperson from Hancock Prospecting, a mining company that owns various commercial properties. The mining firm clarified that it is not providing any discounted or free space to political tenants. One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce defended the arrangement, stating that it was conducted in a transparent manner and that Rinehart has previously donated a privately-owned Cirrus G7 plane worth over $1.3 million to the party. Joyce emphasized that it is Mrs. Rinehart's building and lease, and the party is leasing the space at commercial rates. If a well-off individual wishes to support One Nation, they should be free to do so. One Nation has been actively seeking to dominate state elections, recently assigning its top media advisor, Richard Henderson, to lead the South Australian branch under the guidance of former Senator Cory Bernardi. Henderson, who was a strong supporter of Senator Hanson, campaigned for the seat of South Brisbane during the previous Queensland state election and later apologized for his behavior at a press conference. The role of national head of media remains unfilled. Bernardi, a former Liberal, played a crucial role in One Nation's success in the South Australian election, securing four upper house seats and three lower house seats. The party is also targeting Victorian seats in the upcoming November election, as support for the long-governing Labor party continues to decline. With the Liberals and Nationals needing 16 seats to form a government majority, One Nation could potentially hold the balance of power in future political landscapes.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}