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

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-18 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/19/one-nation-victorian-election-candidates-michael-piastrino-elita-dabrowski-ben-lucas-ntwnfb

> 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.