One Nation leader rejects abuse allegations from former partner

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 02:19 · Archive

Warren Pickering, leader of One Nation in Victoria, has rejected allegations of physical abuse from his former partner.

Warren Pickering, leader of One Nation in Victoria, has rejected allegations that his former partner accused him of physical abuse. The Australian reported that Jo Scott approached Queensland police with allegations that Mr Pickering had abused her during their 18-year relationship, and that Victorian Police subsequently requested an interview with him.

When asked on Tuesday if he had declined to be interviewed by police, Mr Pickering said he would not waste police resources defending against 'false allegations'. 'I'm not going to entertain false allegations - I'm simply not,' he told reporters. He characterised the matter as 'a political hatchet job' during what he described as 'the most consequential election in Victorian history'.

Liberal leader Jess Wilson said the allegations were a matter for Mr Pickering but that all Victorians should comply with Victorian Police. Liberal MP Danny O'Brien was more critical, saying someone aspiring to be Premier of Victoria should be cooperating with police, noting that 'when you're running for high office, you are held to a higher standard'.

How it is being reported

• One Nation leader shoots down abuse allegationsOne Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering says he won't entertain "false allegations" following reports his former partner has accused him of abuse.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 01:51
• One Nation leader shoots down abuse allegationsOne Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering says he won't entertain "false allegations" following reports his former partner has accused him of abuse.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 01:51

In this story: Warren Pickering · Jo Scott · One Nation · Jess Wilson · Danny O'Brien · Victoria

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