• •Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party retracted over $800,000 in public funding claims after the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) raised queries, The Guardian reports.
• •The AEC is currently investigating a broader $6 million public funding submission to determine if the party breached the Commonwealth Electoral Act.
• •It remains unconfirmed whether the AEC will pursue formal penalties or refer the party to the Australian Federal Police, as the investigation into the remaining funding claim is ongoing.

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has withdrawn more than $800,000 in election spending claims following inquiries from the Australian Electoral Commission. This follows a broader review of a $6 million public funding submission lodged by the party after the most recent federal election. While such audits are routine for the AEC, the scale of this specific retraction is notable given the strict documentation requirements for federal reimbursement. Whether the party faces further regulatory action depends on the outcome of the ongoing assessment into the legitimacy of the remaining millions in claims.