Pauline Hanson claimed taxpayer-funded trips around Australia that coincided with One Nation fundraisers

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sarah MartinMarch 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Pauline Hanson, a Queensland senator, is under scrutiny for allegedly claiming taxpayer-funded expenses for trips that coincided with One Nation fundraising events. The expenses include flights and chauffeured vehicles. These claims raise questions about potential breaches of parliamentary rules regarding the use of taxpayer money. Hanson also billed taxpayers for flights to campaign with her daughter, Lee Hanson, in Tasmania during the last election, including a return trip from Hobart to Sydney for a television appearance. The trips are being investigated to determine if they adhered to parliamentary guidelines for permissible expenses.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Hobart 30% Tasmania ×240% Lee Hanson 50% One Nation ×270% Pauline Hanson ×380%

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pauline hanson 100% taxpayer-funded trips 90% one nation 80% political fundraisers 70% parliamentary rules 60% election campaign 60% lee hanson 50% entitlements 50%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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Tasmania

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