Pauline Hanson has revealed she has been gifted a private plane along with more than $2 million in donations, as One Nation prepares for a key federal by-election next week.
The One Nation leader shared the news on social media, saying the aircraft would help her reach more regional communities.
“Yes it was donated. Yes I’m super happy. Yes it’s fast. Yes it’s amazing. Yes it’s going to annoy the Guardian,” she said.
“Yes it’s a Cirrus G7. Yes it’s sexy. Yes I have a pilot.
“No I won’t be doing welcome to country each we land. No it’s not battery-operated.”
Hanson did not disclose who donated the aircraft, with newer models of the Cirrus G7 listed online for about $1.5 million.
She also confirmed receiving financial backing, including $1 million from stockbroker Angus Aitken and his wife Sarah, and $500,000 each from former Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles and geologist Ian Plimer.
Giles and Plimer are employed by Hancock Prospecting, owned by mining executive and Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart, a long-time supporter of Hanson.
Hanson said the contributions would support the party’s campaign efforts.
“We have a lot of additional fundraising to undertake between now and the cut-off in December to combat the uni-party ahead of the 2028 federal election,” she said.
“I want to pass on my sincere thanks to everyone who has made a contribution to One Nation over the years. I cannot thank you enough for the hope and encouragement you give me to help turn this country around.”
The donations will need to be publicly declared at the end of the year, ahead of new rules expected to cap political contributions.
The announcement comes as One Nation prepares for the Farrer by-election on May 9, following the retirement of long-serving MP Sussan Ley.
The party’s candidate David Farley is emerging as a contender in the regional New South Wales seat.
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