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28 August 2026

Hanson demands PM play fair and double her staffing allocation

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Hanson demands PM play fair and double her staffing allocation

Hanson has demanded the prime minister play fair and double her staffing allocation. WAtoday reported the demand, saying Hanson wants her allocation increased to twice its current size. The request centres on a direct appeal to the prime minister to alter existing staffing arrangements. No additional details about timing, numbers, or the prime minister’s response were provided in the report.

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If the prime minister agrees, doubling the allocation would give Hanson twice as many staff to support her parliamentary and constituency work, increasing her office’s resourcing.

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