Victoria

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is requiring candidates standing in Victoria's state election to pay fees of up to $630,000, prompting criticism that the party is running a 'cash grab'. The demand, reported by The Guardian, has raised questions about how minor parties finance their campaigns and what candidates get in return for such large payments.

One Nation is demanding payments of up to $630,000 from candidates seeking to run in the Victorian election, according to a Guardian Australia report. Critics have labelled the demand a 'cash grab', raising questions about the minor party's vetting and preselection practices ahead of the state poll.