One Nation accuses PM of trying to ‘exert undue political influence’ by offering David Farley an extra staffer
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of attempting to exert undue political influence by offering an unsolicited, taxpayer-funded staffer to MP David Farley. Farley rejected the offer, which Hanson claims was a move to win political favor behind closed doors.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about the ethical use of public funds and the transparency of political negotiations between the government and minor parties.
David Farley was offered a new staff member paid up to $200,000, Pauline Hanson says. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP David Farley was offered a new staff member paid up to $200,000, Pauline Hanson says. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP One Nation 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 adviser with $200,000 salary to one of her MPs
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The prime minister, Anthony Albanese , offered the 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.
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