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‘It’s sexy’: Pauline’s shock announcement

On Wednesday, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson announced receiving a donated Cirrus G7 private plane and over $2 million in cash contributions, which she said will help the party visit more regional towns across Australia.
Donors include stockbroker Angus Aitken and wife Sarah, who gave $1 million, alongside former Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles and climate sceptic Ian Plimer, who each donated $500,000; both Giles and Plimer work for billionaire Gina Rinehart.
The party faces a crucial federal test at next week's Farrer byelection, where One Nation candidate David Farley competes for the seat vacated by Sussan Ley, amid polling showing One Nation support at 22 per cent.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticized One Nation's relationship with Rinehart on Wednesday, alleging the party officials "pretty frequently... dance to Gina Rinehart's tune" rather than voting for Australian workers' interests.
While current regulations require disclosure of the donation haul by year-end, updated laws capping donations will take effect before the next federal election, prompting One Nation to complete additional fundraising efforts.

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Donors Give Million-Dollar Private Plane to One Nation Leader

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