One Nation to rent $8 million Brisbane office owned by mining magnate Gina Rinehart

Barnaby Joyce denied any personal ties influencing One Nation’s decision to occupy a new headquarters in a Brisbane office building acquired by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s company Hanrine for roughly $8 million. The three-storey property in Spring Hill will be leased at market rates, with the party’s expenses paid from its own budget. Hancock Prospecting, which owns the building, stated it provides no free or reduced-price space to any tenant, political or otherwise.

The arrangement follows earlier reports of One Nation officials staying at Rinehart’s $20 million Brisbane mansion and using her security personnel. Joyce also noted he has not spoken to Rinehart in six months. Critics have highlighted previous undisclosed gifts and flights linked to the party and Rinehart’s businesses.