Mike Newman

Mike Newman

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Mike Newman is the newly appointed leader of One Nation in New South Wales, known for his controversial stance on abortion rights. An investment banker and former trade commissioner, Newman has expressed a desire to 'stop' abortion rights in the state, claiming that if elected premier, he would work to end the existing right to terminate pregnancies. His remarks at an anti-abortion rally have sparked significant public discourse regarding reproductive rights in NSW, particularly in light of the state's decriminalization of abortion in 2019.

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Mike Newman is the leader of One Nation and has criticized police policies regarding diversity and inclusion.

One Nation cops spray over leader Mike Newman’s criticism of Aboriginal flag pin
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-24
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Mike Newman, One Nation’s new NSW leader, expressed his party's desire to stop all abortions.

There’s one sure way to bring down abortion rates, and it’s not up to women
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-19
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Newman made headlines this week after he apologised for a 'foot in the mouth moment' regarding abortion.

Voters overwhelmingly back firearm ownership caps and licence limits in new poll
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-17
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Mike Newman, the leader of One Nation in NSW, misspoke at a rally regarding abortion comments.

One Nation NSW leader Mike Newman walks back abortion comments made at Sydney rally
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-16
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Mike Newman is One Nation’s neophyte leader in NSW who has made controversial comments about abortion.

One Nation’s new man failed to use precautions and got himself into trouble
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-16
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Mike Newman, the investment banker and trade commissioner turned One Nation leader, told an anti-abortion rally outside parliament that One Nation wanted abortion 'stopped'.

NSW One Nation leader says party will ‘stop’ abortion rights
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-15
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