One Nation accuses PM of trying to ‘exert undue political influence’ by offering David Farley an extra staffer

One Nation accuses PM of trying to ‘exert undue political influence’ by offering David Farley an extra staffer

Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese made ‘unsolicited’ offer of advisor with $200, 000 salary to one of her MPs Prime minister Anthony Albanese offered One Nation MP David Farley an additional staff member in what the party has called an “unsolicited” move, made in an attempt to win over the new politician using taxpayer funds.

In a statement posted on social media, Pauline Hanson claimed the move, which would cost taxpayers as much as $200, 000 in additional salary, was an attempt to “exert undue political influence” over politicians. Continue reading...

Read the full story at theguardian.com

Recommended

Politics

Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up profit margin on oil

Finance

Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questions

General

Four injured in Russian drone attack on bus in Zaporizhzhia – video