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Pauline Hanson Backs Warren Pickering After Drug Admissions

9/9/2026

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Pauline Hanson (One Nation) backed candidate Warren Pickering after his admission of drug use and drink-driving.
Pickering said he used speed, amphetamines, ecstasy and marijuana in 20s and lost licence three times for drink-driving.
Hanson accused media of double standard after Treasurer Colin Brooks and Health Minister Ingrid Stitt admitted marijuana use.
Legalise Cannabis MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne, who admitted marijuana use, said Payne still consumes drugs.

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Pauline Hanson (One Nation) backed candidate Warren Pickering after his admission of drug use and drink-driving.
Pickering said he used speed, amphetamines, ecstasy and marijuana in 20s and lost licence three times for drink-driving.
Hanson accused media of double standard after Treasurer Colin Brooks and Health Minister Ingrid Stitt admitted marijuana use.
Legalise Cannabis MPs David Ettershank and Rachel Payne, who admitted marijuana use, said Payne still consumes drugs.