Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce use Gina Rinehart’s private jet to visit flooded parts of Queensland
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorJanuary 12, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce traveled to flood-affected communities in Queensland over the weekend using a private jet and helicopter owned by Gina Rinehart. The One Nation MPs visited North Queensland and met with local mayors. Barnaby Joyce, who recently left the Nationals, stated that using Rinehart's aircraft saved taxpayer money. The purpose of the trip was to tour the areas impacted by the floods.
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