One Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property

Email to members says money lent to a party-linked company to establish a micro distillery

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One Nation has admitted using party funds to build a $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property.

Guardian Australia revealed on Monday that a company linked to One Nation – Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd – was the purchaser of the shed on Ashby’s property despite having no revenue stream and not being licensed to make or sell alcohol.

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