One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’

One Nation has named investment banker Mike Newman as its New South Wales leader and first lower house candidate ahead of the March 2027 state election. This move is significant because it brings a new face to the party, one with a background in finance. As an investment banker, Newman's leadership could potentially bring a more business-oriented approach to the party's policies.

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