Alleged underworld supporters and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian election candidates
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β’Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:23 GMT
π° What Happened
One Nation has named more candidates for the Victorian state election. The party has now filled 51 of the 88 lower house seats. Candidates include a former Liberal, Michael Piastrino. He is running in the outer-suburban seat of Berwick.
His campaign launch was attended by Malaki Salesui, who was convicted in 2021 over an organised car-theft ring. Another candidate is a naturopath who has backed Donald Trump's false claim that paracetamol is linked to autism. A third is a former shire councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving.
π The Backstory
Pauline Hanson revealed her upper house picks and Victorian leader Warren Pickering last month. Since then the party has rolled out candidates on social media. Reports also link Piastrino's Instagram posts to people described as alleged underworld figures. That includes Anthony Younan, nephew of a slain crime boss.
The seat of Berwick is held by Liberal Brad Battin on a 4.7% margin. Victoria heads to the polls in November. One Nation hopes to win seats in both houses of state parliament.
π― Why It Matters
Victorian voters go to the polls in November. The people on the ballot decide the laws on health, crime and daily life in the state.
One Nation has named more candidates for the Victorian state election. The party has now filled 51 of the 88 lower house seats. Candidates include a former Liberal, Michael Piastrino. He is running in the outer-suburban seat of Berwick.
His campaign launch was attended by Malaki Salesui, who was convicted in 2021 over an organised car-theft ring. Another candidate is a naturopath who has backed Donald Trump's false claim that paracetamol is linked to autism. A third is a former shire councillor who lost his licence for drink-driving.
Pauline Hanson revealed her upper house picks and Victorian leader Warren Pickering last month. Since then the party has rolled out candidates on social media. Reports also link Piastrino's Instagram posts to people described as alleged underworld figures. That includes Anthony Younan, nephew of a slain crime boss.
The seat of Berwick is held by Liberal Brad Battin on a 4.7% margin. Victoria heads to the polls in November. One Nation hopes to win seats in both houses of state parliament.
Victorian voters go to the polls in November. The people on the ballot decide the laws on health, crime and daily life in the state.