Liberal senator James Paterson has expressed strong criticism of One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, for retaining Sean Black, a convicted rapist, as a campaign director. Black was sentenced to prison for rape in 2018 and lost his appeal against the conviction. Paterson described the decision as 'absolutely extraordinary,' stating it undermines One Nation's credibility on law and order issues. He emphasized that it is difficult to take the party seriously when they employ someone with such a serious criminal background. Liberal National MP Garth Hamilton has also raised concerns about Black's presence in Parliament House. The issue comes as One Nation's support appears to be growing in regions where it could challenge the Coalition's dominance, particularly ahead of the upcoming byelection in Farrer. Paterson pointed to One Nation's track record of elected officials quitting before completing their terms as evidence of the party's failures. Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticized One Nation and other right-wing parties for their divisive politics, asserting that their interests conflict with the needs of Australian communities.