Electoral watchdog orders One Nation to disclose additional $255,000 campaign spending

Queensland’s electoral watchdog discovered that One Nation failed to disclose a substantial portion of its campaign finances for the October 2024 state election. While the original filing listed about $300,000 in 132 transactions, the commission later flagged an additional 138 transactions worth over $255,000. After the party submitted an amendment on June 4, the revised return indicates total election spending of roughly $554,000.

One Nation ran a candidate in every one of the 93 electorates, secured 8% of the vote, but did not win a seat. The party’s spokesperson refused to comment, invoking a boycott of media coverage. The commission is also reviewing whether several business entities linked to Pauline Hanson should be registered as official party affiliates. The scrutiny comes amid ongoing concerns about the party’s finances, including reported debts to Hanson and use of funds for personal travel.