One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering admits to previous drug use
One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering has publicly admitted to past illicit drug use and drink driving following reports from his former partner. Pickering, who is running for the seat of Pakenham, stated these events occurred in his 20s and that he has since turned his life around.
Why it matters
The admission creates a political controversy for the One Nation party ahead of the upcoming Victorian state election.
One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering admitted to using drugs in his 20s following a series of newspaper reports. ( ABC News )
One Nation's Victorian leader Warren Pickering has admitted to a history of drug use when he was younger.
Mr Pickering addressed reporters after his former partner told The Australian they used illicit drugs while they were together about two decades ago.
The 43-year-old is running for the seat of Pakenham in the upcoming Victorian election.
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Warren Pickering addressed reporters on Tuesday afternoon after his former partner told The Australian newspaper they used illicit drugs while they were together about two decades ago.
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