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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

AEC to probe One Nation links to Facebook page promoting candidates who oppose vaccine mandates

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson at a protest against Queensland’s vaccination mandate.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson at a protest against Queensland’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate. The party’s candidate in Brisbane is linked to a website promoting candidates opposed to vaccine mandates. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating a Facebook page that is linked to a One Nation candidate and promotes candidates opposed to vaccination mandates.

Join The Conversation is described as a community forum “that connects minor candidates with local voters”. However, its website and social media accounts appear to promote a catalogue of mostly One Nation and United Australia Party candidates who heavily oppose vaccination mandates.

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