One Nation candidate sparks backlash over prison pledge for former Victorian premiers
A One Nation upper house candidate Mark Nicholson has triggered a political backlash by declaring that former Victorian premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan should be "in prison by Christmas". The remarks were made during One Nation's campaign launch in Melbourne on Saturday and sparked immediate criticism from political opponents and commentators who said such statements are incompatible with democratic principles and the rule of law.
Nicholson, the party's lead candidate for the Northern Metropolitan Region, also promised that "heads are going to roll" if One Nation wins government. His comments come as a royal commission investigates allegations of corruption and organised crime in Victoria's building industry during Andrews' premiership and Allan's time as infrastructure minister; both are expected to give evidence before the inquiry. The Opposition's Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson declined to endorse calls for imprisonment but instead called for proper due process through the royal commission.
- One Nation candidate calls for Andrews and Allan imprisoned by Christmas.
- Comments drew criticism for undermining democratic principles and rule of law.
- Royal commission is investigating corruption in Victorian building industry.
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One Nation is an Australian political party. Daniel Andrews served as Premier of Victoria for nearly a decade until 2023, when Jacinta Allan became Premier. Allan had previously served as infrastructure minister in the Andrews government.
A royal commission – a formal government inquiry – is currently investigating allegations of corruption and organised crime in Victoria's building industry during Andrews' time as Premier and during Allan's earlier tenure as infrastructure minister. Both are expected to give evidence.
The recent political statements about these former leaders have been made against the backdrop of these ongoing formal inquiries into their conduct whilst in government.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Political firestorm erupts after One Nation candidate declares Dan Andrews and Jacinta Allan should be ‘in prison by Christmas’”.