One Nation’s Undisclosed Campaign Spending in the 2024 Queensland Election

In the October 2024 Queensland state election, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party fielded a candidate in every one of the 93 electorates. The party secured roughly 8 percent of the statewide vote but did not win any seats. Initial filings with the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) listed campaign expenditures of just under $300,000 across 132 transactions.

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A compliance review by the ECQ identified a discrepancy: an additional 138 transactions totaling more than $255,000 were not disclosed. The commission notified One Nation in late May 2026 and, on June 4, the party submitted an amended election-summary return that raised the total reported spending to nearly $554,000. Documents show Hanson herself requested the amendment on June 4, citing ECQ correspondence dated May 27, 2026.

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She added that the commission does not comment on specific compliance matters or timelines that may be under investigation.

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The ECQ’s review also extends to several business entities that appear to be directed or partially owned by Hanson. The commission is assessing whether these entities should have been registered as official associated entities of the party. Separate filings reveal that One Nation Queensland Division Inc—despite its state-specific name—has filed overdue financial accounts and received “millions of dollars” from merchandise sales, donations and federal funding, suggesting operations that extend beyond Queensland.

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If the ECQ determines that the undisclosed spending violated electoral regulations, One Nation could face penalties or further scrutiny of its financial structures. The investigation highlights the commission’s broader effort to enforce transparency in political financing and may influence how minor parties report campaign expenditures in future Queensland elections.

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