Drink, drugs and a drama One Nation didn’t need

Drink, drugs and a drama One Nation didn’t need

September 8, 2026 · 14 min

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The episode discusses the controversies surrounding One Nation's state president Warren Pickering, including drink-driving and drug allegations.

Drink-driving, unpaid fines, and allegations about serious drugs: these are not the talking points One Nation wanted for its bold bid to become part of Victoria’s government. But Pauline Hanson’s handpicked state president Warren Pickering, a former soldier, is having a tough week thanks to exclusives broken by The Australian’s Jamie Walker. Read more about this story at  theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . ‘Drugs, deviance’: Questions Warren Pickering refuses to answer about his past Commentary by Jamie Walker:  Pickering’s past should have raised red flag for leader Pauline Hanson deflects on historic claims against One Nation Victoria leader Warren Pickering One Nation leader Warren Pickering’s drink-driving record revealed Revealed: One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering ordered to repay home owner grant This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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