Former One Nation candidate James Hansen identified as man found dead in floodwaters on Fraser Coast
James Hansen, a former One Nation candidate and local dairy farmer, was found dead in floodwaters on the Fraser Coast in Queensland. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death as severe weather continues to impact the region.
Why it matters
The death underscores the life-threatening risks posed by extreme weather events and flooding in rural Australian communities.
A man found dead in floodwaters in Queensland’s southeast has been identified as a local dairy farmer and former Fraser Coast council member. James Hansen, 57, was found unresponsive in floodwaters by police after they were called out to Smothering Creek at Boompa Rd, Boompa, west of Maryborough, shortly after 11am on Monday. He was declared dead by emergency crews a short time later. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Qld Councillor found in floods The former Division 1 councillor served three terms on the Fraser Coast Regional Council, and ran as a One Nation candidate in the 2017 state election. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said he served alongside James for 12 years and acknowledged the “many years he gave to representing his community”.
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