One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

Source: The Guardian 1 hour ago

Victorian One Nation leader says his actions ‘hurt people I loved, and I will live with that forever’

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The Victorian One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted he “made mistakes” in his 20s, including using ecstasy, methamphetamines and marijuana, losing his licence multiple times for drink driving and hurting people he loved.

But he has denied claims by his ex-partner, published by The Australian, that he smoked ice – also known as crystal meth – in front of children and said he was considering legal action against the publication at a press conference on Tuesday. Guardian Australia and the ABC were barred from attending the press conference.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/08/one-nations-warren-pickering-admits-to-drug-use-and-says-he-is-no-angel-in-extraordinary-press-conference-ntwnfb

One Nation’s Warren Pickering admits to illegal drug use and says he is ‘no angel’ in extraordinary press conference

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