Shed built on Ashby's property

James Ashby, Pauline Hanson's right-hand man and now One Nation's national director, has a fifty-six thousand dollar shed on his central Queensland property built by a party-linked company.

Ford Ranger and plane access

Ashby drives a new Ford Ranger gifted to One Nation by Hancock Agriculture's chief executive Adam Giles in April. He is the main pilot of a two million dollar Cirrus plane donated by Gina Rinehart.

Ashby's claims about vehicle and plane

Ashby told Guardian Australia the car was used for campaign and branch purposes while the plane was not used for personal transportation. He said he has a privately owned vehicle for personal use.

“I have a privately owned vehicle for personal use”

Small Batch Brewing's role

Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, jointly owned by Ashby, Hanson and party treasurer Alexander Jones, purchased the shed. The company does not hold a liquor licence or excise licence to manufacture alcohol.

Ashby's statement on the company

Ashby told Guardian Australia that Small Batch Brewing was currently a non-trading entity. He said the business will go through necessary licensing applications when the time is right.

“The business will go through the necessary licensing application and approval process when the time is right”

Ashby uses shed for television work

Ashby regularly conducts live television crosses for News24 from the building. Council records show he has received approval to build a house and an in-ground pool on the Yeppoon property.

Ashby denies running for parliament

Ashby's move to national director sparked speculation he was preparing to run for One Nation at the next election. When asked if he would run, Ashby told the Guardian he would not.

“No”