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Bernardi Under Fire for Flights and Donations Amid SA Ban Confusion

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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Senator Cory Bernardi is facing increased scrutiny regarding flights he took with Pauline Hanson on a plane owned by Gina Rinehart. This comes amid confusion surrounding South Australia's donation ban and whether it applies to flights. Bernardi has stated he will personally pay for the flights.

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Bernardi vows to pay for flights taken with Hanson on Rinehart’s plane amid confusion about SA’s donations ban Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 19 mar. 2026, 16:00 (1 day ago)

Bernardi vows to pay for flights taken with Hanson on Rinehart’s plane amid confusion about SA’s donations ban

World-leading laws to be tested ahead of South Australian state election, complicated by Hanson and Bernardi’s political statusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCory Bernardi says he will pay for multiple flights with Pauline Hanson in a plane registered to Gina Rinehart’s company amid confusion about whether the trips may contravene South Australia’s new laws banning political donations.Saturday’s SA election is the first since the new laws came into effect. There are a

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