One Nation reveals four upper house candidates, including controversial anti-trans campaigner

November 15, 2026 — 11:25amA failed federal Liberal candidate and anti-trans campaigner from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a forklift driver, and a South Coast surf lifesaver are among One Nation candidates contesting the NSW state election in March.One Nation NSW leader Mike Newman on Sunday announced four new upper house candidates for the state poll as he emphasised their “real-world experience” and said the group was “not a team of career politicians”.One Nation’s latest upper house candidate Katherine Deves speaks to the media on Sunday.George Chan“This is a team that reflects our membership ... They are not taxpayer-funded political careerists or cookie-cutter candidates,” Newman said.The candidates are Sydney lawyer Katherine Deves, who is the former Liberal Party candidate for the federal seat of Warringah; Arnon Wither from the Hunter region, who has worked in manufacturing, construction; educator and mother-of-eight Manti Steele from western NSW; and teacher and surf lifesaver Daniel Hill from the NSW South Coast.One Nation is a growing threat to NSW Labor in the March 2027 state election. Minns has previously expressed his view that Newman will “either be the premier or the opposition leader” next year.Recent Resolve polling shows 25 per cent of NSW voters intend to vote for One Nation in March.However, last week’s Resolve Political Monitor survey revealed voters perceived Minns and Labor as superior to the Coalition or One Nation on managing hospitals and health services, the education system and housing.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.From our partners