Pauline Hanson’s daughter Lee working for a NSW One Nation senator remotely from Tasmania without ministerial approval
Summary
Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, has been working remotely from Tasmania as a senior adviser to a New South Wales One Nation senator without the proper ministerial approval. There are concerns that she may be using work hours to campaign for One Nation in Tasmania, which could break parliamentary rules.Key Facts
- Lee Hanson works for New South Wales One Nation senator Sean Bell as a senior adviser.
- She is based in Tasmania but did not get the required ministerial approval to work outside the standard locations.
- Parliamentary rules say advisers must get approval to work outside Canberra or their MP’s home base.
- The Department of Finance approved a contract change for Hanson without following the proper process.
- The adviser role pays between $150,000 and $180,000 per year.
- Social media shows Hanson attending One Nation campaign events during normal work hours.
- Using work time for political campaigning may violate the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act.
- Hanson has been active in expanding One Nation in Tasmania, opening branches and gaining members.
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