Friday, 1 May 2026

Australia's One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gifted a private plane

I’ve got a new plane, the One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, said in a social media post on Wednesday.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been gifted a plane by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, as well as $1 million in donations from the billionaire's friends.

“Yes, it was donated.” 
“Yes, I’m super happy.”
“Yes, it’s fast.”
“Yes, it’s amazing.”
“Yes, it means I can visit more regional towns across the country more often.”

Senator Hanson described the aircraft – a Cirrus G7 that can retail for as much $1.5m – as “sexy” and said she would not be doing “welcome to country each time she lands anywhere in Australia.

She thanked stockbrokers and “patriotic Australians” Angus and Sarah Aitken for their “enormous” $1m “investment”.

Senator Hanson said Adam Giles and geologist Ian Plimer, the latter who claims climate models focus too much on the impact of carbon dioxide, donated $500,000 each – both men are employed by mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

“Their faith and investment in One Nation are an enormous help towards our next federal campaign, and I can’t thank them enough,” she said.

Senator Hanson has faced criticism in the past over her repeated use of mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s private jet.