One Nation-linked company built $56,000 shed on private property of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man
Summary
James Ashby, a close associate of Pauline Hanson and national director of the One Nation party, benefits from a company linked to the party that built a $56,000 shed on his Queensland property. He also uses a vehicle and a private plane gifted to One Nation by business figures to support campaign activities.Key Facts
- James Ashby is Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man and the national director of One Nation.
- A company linked to One Nation, Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, built a $56,000 shed on Ashby’s property in Queensland.
- Small Batch Brewing is co-owned by Ashby, Hanson, and the party’s national treasurer but currently does not trade or hold licenses to produce alcohol.
- Ashby drives a new Ford Ranger gifted to One Nation by Hancock Agriculture’s CEO, Adam Giles, to help with campaigning.
- Ashby regularly uses a private $2 million plane owned by One Nation, gifted by Gina Rinehart’s company, and serves as its main pilot.
- The plane is kept near Ashby’s home and is used for party travel, not personal trips.
- Ashby denies plans to run for election despite speculation and government moves toward establishing a second One Nation office close to his home.
- His property development includes approval for a house and a pool, and he often appears on live TV broadcasts from there.
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