Key Takeaways
- Vikki Campion, wife of federal One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, starts working as a media adviser for NSW One Nation.
- Campion began her role as a contractor, providing part-time media advice.
- She assisted NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman with a press conference in the Hunter electorate.
Vikki Campion, a News Corp columnist and the wife of federal One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, has commenced her role as a media adviser for the party’s state executive in New South Wales. This move comes as the state prepares for its March election.
Campion, who has been actively involved in political communications, confirmed to Guardian Australia that she has started working on a part-time basis for the party’s state executive. Her role involves providing media advice to the party’s leadership.
In a recent press conference in the Hunter electorate, Campion supported NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman, demonstrating her immediate involvement in the party’s campaign activities.
The appointment of Campion, who has previously worked as a media adviser for other political parties, underscores the party’s commitment to bolstering its media and communications strategy ahead of the upcoming election.
Barnaby Joyce, a prominent figure in the One Nation movement, has been vocal about the importance of effective media engagement in political campaigns. His wife’s involvement is seen as a strategic move to enhance the party’s public presence and messaging.
Campion’s background as a News Corp columnist and her experience in media relations make her a valuable asset to the NSW One Nation team. Her role is expected to focus on crafting and disseminating messages that resonate with the party’s supporters and the broader electorate.
The start of Campion’s role coincides with the lead-up to the March state election, indicating the party’s readiness to leverage her expertise in the final stages of the campaign.
Guardian Australia reports that Campion’s involvement is through a contractor arrangement, highlighting the flexible nature of her engagement with the party. This approach allows the party to access her services without committing to a long-term employment contract.
