They had hope in One Nation, until they saw the party up close
Former One Nation party official Jennifer Game has publicly criticized the party's internal operations, describing it as a non-democratic entity dominated by chief of staff James Ashby. Game, who previously served as a policy adviser to Pauline Hanson, stated she no longer supports the party due to a lack of checks and balances.
Why it matters
The internal turmoil within One Nation highlights potential governance issues in a party that has become a significant third force in Australian politics, impacting voter trust and national policy influence.
Jennifer Game says One Nation is run "more like a small business". ( Four Corners: Ryan Sheridan )
Link copied Share Share article Jennifer Game considered herself a "true believer" in One Nation. Not anymore.
"It's not a democratic party in the way that other parties are.
"They've got no checks and balances on them."
Ms Game was One Nation's party leader in South Australia, and policy adviser to Pauline Hanson for eight years.
But after having a front row seat to its operations, Ms Game said she would not vote for One Nation at the next election.
Once a fringe political party, Pauline Hanson's One Nation has emerged as a third force in Australian politics, appealing to voters fed up with the two major parties.
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