James Ashby
AustraliapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James Ashby serves as the chief of staff for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, playing a crucial role in shaping the party's strategies and communications. His influence within the party has been significant, particularly as One Nation gains traction in the political landscape.
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James Ashby is the current One Nation director and previously served as a senior adviser to Pauline Hanson.
One Nation’s changing relationship with journalistsAustralia· 2026-08-08
James Ashby later rejected any suggestions Fire the Liar donations were used to fund a trip to London.
Pauline Hanson used party funds to pay for a five-star London hotelAustralia· 2026-08-06
James Ashby is Hanson's chief of staff and co-owner of a production company with her.
Where does Pauline Hanson get her money to fund campaign?Australia· 2026-08-03
James Ashby is Pauline Hanson's chief adviser who helped her avoid questions from reporters.
One Nation leader knew she had questions to answer. She ran for coverAustralia· 2026-07-19
Ashby argued that the meeting with Robinson was a suggestion from the Seven Network.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage praises One Nation leader, takes issue with Tommy Robinson podcast appearance as Gina Rinehart attends in cowboy hatAustralia· 2026-07-17
James Ashby is One Nation's top staffer who commented on the internal dynamics of the party.
Internal tensions rise in One Nation following controversial meeting with Tommy RobinsonAustralia· 2026-07-16
James Ashby is the senior adviser to Pauline Hanson during her visit to Europe.
Is Nigel Farage, Alice Weidel and Marine Le Pen’s brand of populism actually popular?Australia· 2026-07-11
James Ashby is Pauline Hanson's chief adviser.
How the Reform UK leader’s woes serve as a warning for Pauline Hanson and One NationAustralia· 2026-07-08
Hanson’s chief of staff, James Ashby, has suggested One Nation has a strong membership base in Hastie’s West Australian electorate of Canning.
MP rules out leaving, will contest next electionAustralia· 2026-07-02
Hastie took aim at Hanson and her chief of staff James Ashby for personally targeting him.
Concerns grow over opposition leader's handling of multiculturalism debateAustralia· 2026-06-26
James Ashby is Pauline Hanson's chief of staff and gatekeeper for the One Nation party.
Inside frenzy to find ‘Pauline whisperers’ to cosy up to partyAustralia· 2026-06-26
Hanson’s chief of staff, James Ashby, has publicly flagged running a strong One Nation candidate against Hastie.
Andrew Hastie gets security upgrade as One Nation targets him over Ben-Roberts Smith caseAustralia· 2026-06-23
James Ashby is the chief of staff for One Nation who stated that Kyle Sandilands is a good person.
Broadcaster reveals support for Pauline Hanson after KIIS contract settlement; Ben Fordham feudAustralia· 2026-06-19
James Ashby, One Nation's chief of staff, has been hinting at significant defections to the party.
Alex Antic, Cory Bernardi flirt with One Nation defectionAustralia· 2026-02-02
Two involve James Ashby, her chief of staff.
Pauline Hanson fails to declare interests including company tied to ‘anti-woke’ movieAustralia· 2026-01-25
James Ashby claims that One Nation is a centre-right party.
Politicians should be on same page when it comes to gun controlAustralia· 2025-12-25
James Ashby is One Nation's chief of staff and influential aide to Pauline Hanson.
Inside the rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation and the politics of tragedyAustralia· 2025-12-22
James Ashby has always respected Barnaby Joyce for his ability to mend bridges.
Potential defection to One Nation poses risks and rewards for political playersAustralia· 2025-10-20
James Ashby is mentioned as Hanson’s chief of staff.
NSW Senate nominee lives in QueenslandAustralia· 2025-09-17
