Key facts
- A company linked to One Nation, Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, built a $56,706 shed on James Ashby's property.
- Small Batch Brewing is jointly owned by Ashby, Pauline Hanson, and Alexander Jones.
- Ashby is the national director of One Nation and formerly served as Hanson's chief of staff.
- Ashby reportedly has access to a Ford Ranger gifted to One Nation by Adam Giles.
- Ashby also has access to a Cirrus plane gifted to the party by Gina Rinehart.
- Ashby stated the car is used for campaign and branch purposes, and the plane is not for personal transportation.
A company associated with Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, Small Batch Brewing Pty Ltd, constructed a shed valued at $56,706 on the central Queensland property of James Ashby, the party's national director. Ashby, who previously served as Hanson's chief of staff, also reportedly has access to a new Ford Ranger gifted to the party by Adam Giles, chief executive of Hancock Agriculture. Additionally, Ashby has regular access to a $2 million Cirrus plane, gifted to One Nation by Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, and serves as its main pilot. Ashby stated that the vehicle is used for campaign and branch purposes, and the plane is not for personal transportation, while he maintains a privately owned vehicle for personal use. Property records indicate Ashby purchased his 'lifestyle property' near Yeppoon in 2025. The development application for the shed lists Small Batch Brewing as the purchaser. Small Batch Brewing, jointly owned by Ashby, Hanson, and national treasurer Alexander Jones, is described as a craft-brewing venture but reportedly lacks the necessary liquor and excise licenses to sell or manufacture alcohol. Ashby indicated that the company is currently non-trading and will pursue licensing when appropriate. Ashby also conducts live television crosses from the shed for News24 and has received approval to build a house and pool on his property. Australian Securities and Investments Commission records show Small Batch Brewing's principal place of business is One Nation's Brisbane headquarters.