One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements
Summary
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party in Queensland faces removal from the official registry after not submitting required audited financial reports for three years. The party’s president, Pauline Hanson, and secretary, Senator Sean Bell, may face financial penalties if they do not lodge the statements by August 2026.Key Facts
- One Nation has not filed audited financial statements for three years as required by Queensland law.
- Pauline Hanson is the party’s president in Queensland, and Senator Sean Bell is the secretary.
- The party has failed to meet other legal requirements, such as holding annual meetings on time and filing reports late.
- Financial reports showed over $1 million in missing or unclear assets.
- Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading asked the party to submit the overdue reports and gave a deadline of August 18, 2026.
- If the party fails to comply, an investigation could lead to fines or deregistration of the party in Queensland.
- Alex Jones, the party treasurer, pleaded guilty in 2023 to attempting electoral fraud and was fined.
- One Nation has become more popular recently but is under increased scrutiny for poor financial management.
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