The Australian political party One Nation has raised between $2.7 million [2] and over $3 million [1] through a grassroots fundraising campaign.
This surge in small-scale donations signals a growing financial base for the party as it targets the current administration. The funds are intended to support the "Fire The Liar" campaign, which is directed against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese [2].
The campaign initially set a fundraising target of $1.5 million [3]. However, that goal was surpassed as a large volume of individual contributors donated to the cause. The party has since brought in an auditor to review the multi-million dollar fundraiser amid political scrutiny from Labor and Liberal politicians [2].
Rita Panahi said the campaign worked and that the total is now well over $3 million [1]. Panahi said the influx of capital did not come from wealthy donors, describing the funds as grassroots money from small donations provided by a large number of people [1].
While some reports place the total at $2.7 million [2], other sources indicate the figure has climbed higher [1]. The party continues to leverage this financial momentum to fuel its opposition to the Prime Minister's policies and leadership [2].
“One Nation’s campaign actually worked, and I think it’s well over $3 million now.”
The ability of One Nation to raise millions of dollars through small-dollar donations suggests a high level of engagement among a specific voter base that feels alienated from the major parties. By bypassing traditional high-net-worth donors and utilizing a grassroots model, the party is building a sustainable financial engine that allows it to maintain a high-profile opposition to the Prime Minister regardless of mainstream political support.
