One Nation has gone from being a minor irritant to a major player and third-party force. But with power comes expectation and scrutiny. A joint investigation between our mastheads and 60 Minutes reveals allegations of links between a One Nation candidate and bikie figure, while a whistleblower who was part of the party’s inner sanctum described it as "weirdly incompetent" and "chaotic".

Today, investigative journalist Nick McKenzie on who really wields power in this famously secretive party and whether the latest allegations will affect its popularity at the upcoming Victorian state election.

Further reading
‘They don’t have a clue’: Covert tapes expose One Nation turmoil, Rinehart influence claims 
‘Really shady place’: Top adviser claims One Nation sacked him when he raised rapist, underworld concerns 

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One Nation has gone from being a minor irritant to a major player and third-party force. But with power comes expectation and scrutiny. A joint investigation between our mastheads and 60 Minutes reveals allegations of links between a One Nation candidate and bikie figure, while a whistleblower who was <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/they-don-t-have-a-clue-covert-tapes-expose-one-nation-turmoil-rinehart-influence-claims-20261107-p61bl4.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">part of the party&rsquo;s inner sanctum described it as "weirdly incompetent" and "chaotic".</a> Today, investigative journalist Nick McKenzie on who really wields power in this famously secretive party and whether the latest allegations will affect its popularity at the upcoming Victorian state election.
Further reading
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/they-don-t-have-a-clue-covert-tapes-expose-one-nation-turmoil-rinehart-influence-claims-20261107-p61bl4.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;They don&rsquo;t have a clue&rsquo;: Covert tapes expose One Nation turmoil, Rinehart influence claims&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/really-shady-place-top-adviser-claims-one-nation-sacked-him-when-he-raised-rapist-underworld-concerns-20261108-p61bls.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Really shady place&rsquo;: Top adviser claims One Nation sacked him when he raised rapist, underworld concerns&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

If you enjoy this podcast and want to hear more, please rate, review & subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.

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Inside Nick McKenzie's investigation into the ‘darker corners’ of One Nation

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