The ‘new Byron Bay’ favoured by Pauline Hanson and her most powerful aide
The article investigates the financial and political connections between One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, her adviser James Ashby, and the coastal town of Yeppoon. It highlights taxpayer-funded travel and government grants linked to the region.
Why it matters
It raises questions regarding the use of public funds and the influence of political figures in regional development.
The One Nation leader owns property locally and billed taxpayers for two visits this year. But it is home turf for her party director, and future pilot, James Ashby.
Hanson and her closest political adviser, James Ashby, both have connections to Yeppoon, near Rockhampton. James Brickwood, AAP Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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Share A A A We’ve been in Rockhampton only a couple of hours and finished one interview when a text arrives, out of the blue, from James Ashby.
“Welcome to town,” says the One Nation party director. He recommends the lamb at a restaurant in nearby Yeppoon, a small coastal community 40 minutes up the road.
This part of Central Queensland is Ashby country.
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