One Nation Party Faces Candidate Fundraising Controversy in Australia

Australian far-right party One Nation demanded up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates by September 27, 2026, with many applicants filing complaints alleging they were exploited, misled, and emotionally manipulated. Separate reports revealed internal tensions between party leadership and candidates.

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‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates

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Exclusive: Many applicants left feeling ‘used, lied to, misled and gaslit’, complaint letter seen by Guardian Australia says Listen to the Guardian podcast The Populist here Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation could collect as much as $633,000 from people who have put their hand up to run in the Victorian state election , with potential candidates questioning wh