Man and Boy Arrested After Alleged Bat Attack on One Nation Volunteer
A 37‑year‑old man and a 14‑year‑old boy were taken into custody after a One Nation volunteer was assaulted with a baseball bat outside his Torquay home.
Whoa! A shocking assault unfolded just outside a One Nation volunteer’s house in Torquay, roughly 100 km south‑west of Melbourne.
Police say a 37‑year‑old man and a 14‑year‑old boy were arrested Sunday night after the volunteer was allegedly struck with a baseball bat.
The victim was rushed to University Hospital Geelong, where doctors report non‑life‑threatening injuries and a stable condition.
Legal action: The man faces assault charges and has been remanded in custody; the boy was issued a caution.
One Nation’s Victorian leader Warren Pickering claimed the attack followed the pair “interfering with” election signs on the property, though police have not disclosed a motive.
Pickering called the assault “un‑Australian and unacceptable,” adding, “Political violence or intimidation of any kind against anyone is unacceptable in this country.”
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson visited the injured volunteer at the hospital on Tuesday, praising his “resilience” and “belief” in the party, and noting he wants to return to putting up signs.
The party also released a photo showing the volunteer with severe swelling and bruising to his face.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll described the incident as “shocking,” emphasizing that volunteers of any colour‑coded shirt should not be attacked.
The episode occurs amid a state election campaign in Victoria and follows recent national debate over political discourse, including a recent attack on Federal MP Helen Haines.
Authorities continue to investigate, and the community watches closely as the legal process unfolds.
