James Ashby
AustraliapoliticianMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.02%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 federal director of One Nation and co-owner of Small Batch Brewing.
One Nation defends $56k the party spent on Ashby shed as ‘unconventional’ fundraiserAustralia· 2026-09-25
Party director James Ashby said giving the ABC access would be like 'going back to some domestic violence relationship'.
US boycott hit president here it hurt. Now it’s Hanson’s turnAustralia· 2026-09-24
James Ashby was the chief of staff and now party director for One Nation, involved in the plane's registration issue.
How Bill McNee’s One Nation donation came under AEC scrutinyAustralia· 2026-09-22
James Ashby is the national director of One Nation who declined to comment on the situation.
Exclusive Brethren leader Bruce Hales backs Pauline Hanson, One Nation despite Coalition loyaltyAustralia· 2026-09-21
James Ashby wields significant power over One Nation as Pauline Hanson’s top adviser.
The Populist: The favourite son | Episode 2 – podcast | Pauline Hanson
United Kingdom· 2026-09-20
James Ashby is described as the political brains behind Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
Pauline Hanson’s highly radical One Nation warrants an audit before the next electionAustralia· 2026-09-16
James Ashby is the One Nation party director who made a quip about the establishment parties.
One Nation is on a winner with working-class wannabesAustralia· 2026-09-12
James Ashby is a strategist for One Nation and has been a critic of Andrew Hastie.
Inside his feud with Gina RinehartAustralia· 2026-09-11
James Ashby is the national party director of One Nation and has been credited with professionalising the party.
Where is Karl Stefanovic, One Nation not on message and Nine’s 70 yearsAustralia· 2026-09-11
James Ashby is believed to potentially replace Roberts in the Senate.
One Nation senator raises 9/11 conspiracy theory in resurfaced podcastAustralia· 2026-09-10
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· 2026-07-19Ashby 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· 2026-07-16James 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
