New South Wales Independent MP Tania Mihailuk said One Nation's candidate recruitment process is disorganized and opaque [1, 2].

The criticism targets the internal mechanisms of a right-wing party, suggesting that the lack of transparency in candidate selection may undermine the legitimacy of their electoral representation.

Speaking in an interview with News24 host Jaimee Rogers, Mihailuk said the party's approach to finding candidates is erratic. She said that candidates often appear unexpectedly rather than through a formal internal structure.

"None of them is actually in their party; they come out of the woodwork," Mihailuk said [1].

Mihailuk said that the party's lack of communication with its own potential representatives creates a chaotic environment. She compared the recruitment strategy to a children's activity, suggesting the party does not maintain a clear list of who is running for office.

"It’s like guess who, it’s like a board game," Mihailuk said. "They don’t even know they’re a candidate" [1].

The Independent MP's remarks highlight a broader critique of how One Nation manages its membership and candidate pipeline in New South Wales. By characterizing the process as a game, Mihailuk suggests that the party operates without the professional rigor expected of a political organization seeking legislative power.

One Nation has not provided a public response to these specific allegations regarding the awareness of its candidates [1, 2].

“"It’s like guess who, it’s like a board game."”

These allegations point to a potential systemic instability within One Nation's organizational structure. If candidates are indeed unaware of their nominations, it could lead to legal challenges over candidate eligibility or a lack of cohesion in party messaging during an election cycle, further distancing the party from traditional parliamentary norms.