Black day for party
One Nation staffer faces assault charges
KEY One Nation staffer Sean Black has been arrested by detectives in the latest scandal to engulf the party this week.
It follows explosive tape recordings released revealing party figures discussing ways to “make money” out of the state election.
Black, 39, is a senior adviser to Queensland One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts and was taken through the Roma Street watchhouse just before midday yesterday. He had flown into Brisbane from Canberra on Tuesday night.
He is facing a number of historical charges, three counts of common assault and three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm assault, but the Bulletin cannot publish more details for legal reasons.
Complaints were made to the Queensland Police Service late last year.
He appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon, where it was revealed some of the allegations dated back to 2007.
Magistrate Jacqueline Payne granted him conditional bail after police did not oppose his release.
“He is planning to travel to England in September,” the duty lawyer added.
“His new partner is English and they’re planning their wedding in September in England. They’re in fact married but having a wedding celebration in September.” The case will return to court on June 19.
Black made no comment to reporters as he left.
A spokesman for Senator Roberts said it was a difficult time for the office and that no comment would be made.
Senator Pauline Hanson’s spokesman said it was inappropriate to comment while it was before the court.
Mr Black was a Logan City Councillor for four years, from 2008, and was previously married to fellow councillor Hajnal Ban.