One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has taken part in a major charity trucking convoy in Tasmania, supporting a community fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Hanson attended the annual Launceston to Longford truck run over the weekend alongside her daughter Lee Hanson, joining hundreds of truck drivers and supporters participating in the fundraising event.
The convoy, now in its sixth year, has become a major regional fundraiser, bringing together transport operators, farmers and local businesses from across northern Tasmania.
Hundreds of trucks join the convoy
Organisers said about 250 trucks took part in this year’s convoy, travelling from Launceston to the nearby town of Longford.
Hanson said she had been invited to open the event and ride in one of the trucks during the convoy.
Images shared on social media showed long lines of decorated trucks travelling through the region as part of the charity event.
“A great event and a great cause. Thanks for having us!” Hanson wrote in a post on X.
Charity auction raises funds
In addition to the truck convoy, the event included a large charity auction featuring mud flaps and hundreds of donated items from local businesses, farmers and community supporters.
The proceeds from the fundraising activities are being donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, one of Australia’s most important regional health charities.
The service provides emergency aeromedical transport and healthcare services to rural and remote communities across the country.
Organisers say the truck run has raised about $145,000 so far for the charity.
Community event draws attention online
Hanson’s appearance at the event attracted attention on social media, where her post generated more than 16,000 views.
Some users praised the event for supporting a vital regional health service and commended participants for their fundraising efforts.
Others used the post to raise political criticisms unrelated to the charity event.
Despite the mixed responses online, the convoy organisers said the event highlighted the strong community support for regional charities and the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s work across rural Australia.
