PoliticsAlleged underworld support and unfounded health claims: One Nation rolls out more Victorian candidates

One Nation is steadily announcing candidates for Victoria’s state election, including former Liberal Michael Piastrino, whose campaign drew support from people described as alleged underworld associates; a naturopath who endorsed Donald Trump’s unfounded paracetamol-autism claim; and former councillor Ben Lucas, who lost his licence after drink-driving. The party says it has strengthened candidate vetting and has filled 51 of 88 lower-house spots.

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