Charles Swindon sues One Nation over dismissal
Charles Swindon, who helped One Nation win its first lower house seat, has filed an unfair dismissal claim against the party.
Charles Swindon, One Nation's former campaign manager, filed an unfair dismissal case with the Fair Work Commission against the party. Swindon helped Farrer MP David Farley win a byelection that gave One Nation its first elected seat in the lower house.
The party claims it dismissed him for serious workplace breaches. Swindon disputes this, saying the commission cannot summarily dismiss claims under general protections provisions.
He appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday to air his grievances.
- May 9
- Byelection date
- Farrer
- Winning seat
- November 8
- 60 Minutes appearance
- October 5
- Dismissal date claimed by One Nation
Why it mattersThe dispute reveals internal conflict at One Nation and tests whether the party properly followed dismissal procedures for a key aide.
AustraliaOne Nation faces a workplace legal challenge that could affect the party's credibility as it expands its presence in federal parliament.
