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One Nation senator Rodney Culleton in police custody after turning himself in Annulled conviction may not save senator Rod Culleton, legal academic says
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New One Nation senator Rodney Culleton is in police custody after turning himself in over an outstanding warrant related to his failure to appear in a NSW court to answer larceny charges.New One Nation senator Rodney Culleton is in police custody after turning himself in over an outstanding warrant related to his failure to appear in a NSW court to answer larceny charges.
A NSW Police spokesman confirmed a man was being dealt with by police in Armidale and would be bailed to appear before the local court on Monday afternoon.A NSW Police spokesman confirmed a man was being dealt with by police in Armidale and would be bailed to appear before the local court on Monday afternoon.
The West Australian senator was convicted in his absence earlier this year for stealing a tow truck key from a driver who was trying to repossess one of his company cars in 2014.The West Australian senator was convicted in his absence earlier this year for stealing a tow truck key from a driver who was trying to repossess one of his company cars in 2014.
He’s seeking to have that conviction annulled.He’s seeking to have that conviction annulled.
Larceny carries a maximum penalty of five years’ jail, which could deem him ineligible to be a senator.Larceny carries a maximum penalty of five years’ jail, which could deem him ineligible to be a senator.
Related: Potential One Nation senator fails in bid to delay trial over stealing chargeRelated: Potential One Nation senator fails in bid to delay trial over stealing charge
The constitution says anyone convicted of crime which has a punishment of at least one year’s jail can’t be a member of parliament.The constitution says anyone convicted of crime which has a punishment of at least one year’s jail can’t be a member of parliament.
Senator Culleton is also awaiting trial in WA later this month – the week before parliament begins – after he was arrested and charged for allegedly stealing a car being used by receivers from RSM Bird Cameron as they began foreclosure proceedings at a friend’s farm.Senator Culleton is also awaiting trial in WA later this month – the week before parliament begins – after he was arrested and charged for allegedly stealing a car being used by receivers from RSM Bird Cameron as they began foreclosure proceedings at a friend’s farm.
The senator won the 11th spot on the WA ballot.The senator won the 11th spot on the WA ballot.
He is expected to appear before Armidale local court again after 1400 (AEST) on Monday.He is expected to appear before Armidale local court again after 1400 (AEST) on Monday.