Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sarah MartinFebruary 26, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Lee Hanson, daughter of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, was appointed as a senior advisor to New South Wales One Nation Senator Sean Bell in October of last year. The role, based in Tasmania where Lee Hanson resides, is taxpayer-funded and has a salary of up to $180,000 annually. This information was revealed by Guardian Australia. The appointment places Pauline Hanson's daughter in a significant advisory position within the One Nation party, despite her residing in a different state than the senator she advises. The reason for the specific appointment was not disclosed in the provided article excerpt.

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Guardian Australia 30% Hobart 40% Tasmania 50% New South Wales 60% One Nation ×270% Sean Bell ×280% Pauline Hanson 80% Lee Hanson ×290%

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one nation 100% taxpayer-funded job 90% pauline hanson 90% lee hanson 80% political appointment 80% senior adviser 70% sean bell 70% australian politics 60% family employment 60%

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