Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has retracted over $800,000 in claimed electoral expenditures following inquiries from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The AEC is investigating whether the party breached electoral funding laws related to its $6 million public funding claim from the last election, prompting the withdrawal of more than 140 expense items.
The AEC's scrutiny comes as One Nation has previously faced issues with its funding claims, including repayments after past elections. The ongoing investigation raises questions about the party's financial practices and compliance with electoral regulations, particularly as it continues to receive substantial public funding.