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One Nation's vetting process under scrutiny after Warren Pickering's past mistakes revealed

One Nation leader Warren Pickering has admitted to past mistakes, including using illicit drugs and drink driving, raising questions about the party's candidate vetting process. The party has stood by Pickering despite the controversy.

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By Staff Reporter
News reporter · Updated 3 days ago

Warren Pickering's recent public admission of past mistakes has raised questions about how One Nation vets its candidates ahead of the Victorian state election in November.

The Victorian One Nation leader acknowledged using illicit drugs in his 20s, infidelity, and losing his driver's licence three times for drink driving after allegations about his past were published.

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