Michael J. Nelson

Statement regarding chance encounter with Barnaby Joyce at Canberra Casino after the White Australia Party High Court Challenge. On Wednesday the 9th, myself and other attending parties of the High Court Challenge had a few drinks in Canberra to cool off after a lengthy two-day hearing. By happenstance I bumped into Barnaby Joyce and his friend Matthew at the bar. We had a private conversation that lasted approximately 30 minutes in which a number of subjects arose. I cannot divulge the details of a private conversation between two men and respect that what was said to me was not to be used as political opportunism or attention seeking - hence I made no public brag about it. It is fitting now that I acknowledge that the coincidental meeting did take place, and respect Barnaby's right to disavow any association with controversial characters such as myself. I wish to reiterate that in the instance that the High Court accepts our Constitutional Right to form the White Australia Party, that we would encourage those who vote for us to also preference a One Nation Government. I believe that a Pauline Hanson Prime Ministership is a step in the right direction for the country and Australians need to break the uniparty system that has betrayed us. Thomas Sewell.