Upper Hunter councillor quits One Nation after four days

Troy Stolz says he is "not fully comfortable" with all of the party's policies.

Upper Hunter councillor and gambling whistleblower Troy Stolz has resigned from One Nation, just four days after announcing he had joined Pauline Hanson's party.

On 2 January, Stolz – who was elected at the 2024 local government elections as an independent – said he "can better serve my community as a One Nation representative" and would seek preselection for the 2027 NSW state election as a One Nation candidate.

But today, Stolz confirmed to 6 News he "had some further time to reflect on my decision" and had emailed One Nation HQ to withdraw his membership.

"I am sick to the back teeth/frustrated with Labor and the LNP. We so desperately need a viable option to the major parties.".

"The last straw for me was the Premiers attack on law abiding community members (vitally affecting responsible rural NSW gun owners) and stealing their firearms and removing the appeals process previously adjudicated by NCAT. How can you abolish an appeal mechanism like NCAT, prior to holding a Royal Commission or prior to the completion of an Investigation? This State is being run under the charter of a dictatorship."

"However, on reflection, I am not fully comfortable with all the One Nation policies. So, I have emailed One Nation HQ, withdrawing my membership. I think the best place for me, is as, an Independent."

Earlier this year, Pauline Hanson confirmed during an exclusive interview with 6 News that her party would branch out into local elections as they continue to expand. In October, One Nation Tasmania leader Lee Hanson told 6 News that the party was "definitely" looking at endorsing candidates for this year's local elections in the island state.