Warren Pickering, Victorian leader of Australia's One Nation party, admitted on September 8, 2026, to using methamphetamine, speed, ecstasy, and marijuana in his 20s while claiming he has abstained for at least 16 years. Party founder Pauline Hanson backed him after his former partner made allegations.
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One Nation founder Pauline Hanson has backed the party’s Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, after his former partner alleged he had a history of heavy drug use during their relationship.
📢 One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has backed the party’s Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, after allegations by his ex-partner.
One Nation's Victorian leader Warren Pickering has admitted to a history of drug use following a series of reports in The Australian newspaper.
Victoria's One Nation leader Warren Pickering has admitted to previous drug use, including speed, amphetamine, ecstasy and marijuana.
Victorian One Nation leader tells media he has used methamphetamine, speed and marijuana Victorian One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted he “made mistakes” in his 20s, including using ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana, losing his license multiple times for drink driving and hurting people he loved. But he has denied claims by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he s
One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren Pickering has acknowledged he used illicit drugs including methamphetamines but says has not done so for at least 16 years and had previously disclosed that history to the party.