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One Nation funds $56,000 shed for member’s micro-distillery
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One Nation finances a shed on James Ashby’s property
On September 25, 2026, the party’s general manager, Kelvin Morton, confirmed that One Nation loaned money to Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd to cover the establishment costs of a 64-square-metre Colorbond shed built on federal director James Ashby’s land in Yeppoon, Queensland. The structure, valued at $56,000, is intended to house distilling equipment for a micro-distillery co-owned by Ashby, party leader Pauline Hanson, and former treasurer Alex Jones. Ashby was reported as living in the shed while his home was renovated, a claim he denied but did not comment on further.
Party’s financial rationale
Morton described the expenditure as a “reinvestment package” aimed at generating additional licensing revenue for the party. He said the loan was intended to minimise commercial rent and other outgoings by locating the distillery on land owned by an executive member. The party anticipates that the venture could produce between $400,000 and $500,000 in annual licensing revenue, a marked increase from its current average alcohol revenue of $105,796 per year.
Official statements from party leadership
He also noted that the party’s contract brewer, CAVU on the Sunshine Coast, will manufacture the line of alcohol products.
Data and financial projections
- Shed construction cost: $56,000 (party-funded).
- Projected licensing revenue: $400,000 – $500,000 per annum.
- Current average alcohol revenue: $105,796 per year.
- Reported passive licensing income from other products: $528,983.79.
- Ownership of Small Batch Brewing: equal shares held by Ashby, Hanson, and Alex Jones; the company holds no revenue stream and is not licensed to produce or sell alcohol.
Verbatim quotes
- “While Small Batch Brewing may appear on the surface as unconventional, One Nation are not alone in our investment decisions,” — Kelvin Morton
- “We are confident that our members will see the business opportunity that will drive stronger revenue and assist in the funding of future campaigns,” — Kelvin Morton
