It follows a controversy last week over special funding for a personal adviser, offered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Mr Albanese personally approved the $200,000 position, but it raised the ire of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who issued a statement saying One Nation was “deeply concerned that the government is seeking to use taxpayer funds to exert undue political influence over politicians”.
This was followed by media speculation that Mr Farley may leave One Nation for Labor.
However, the local member reaffirmed his commitment to One Nation, rejecting speculation that he is considering leaving the party.
“I am not leaving One Nation,” Mr Farley said.
“Representing Farrer in the House of Representatives requires political courage and tenacity, and I get that in spades with One Nation.”
Mr Farley said Senator Hanson had been unwavering in her support for his campaign to return productivity and capacity to Farrer.
“I made an undertaking not only to One Nation and its leadership, but to the people of Farrer,” he said.
“When voters elected me in May, they knew exactly what shirt I was wearing and exactly what I stood for. Nothing has changed.”
Mr Farley welcomed the Prime Minister’s offer of an additional staff member but said the proposal falls well short of what is required to properly represent one of Australia’s largest electorates.
“Any suggestion that staffing resources or water policy outcomes could be used as an inducement to influence my political position is both disrespectful and misguided.
“This is not my first rodeo in politics. My decisions are guided by my values, my principles, and the commitments I have made to the people who elected me.
“My focus remains exactly where it has always been fighting for the people of Farrer, returning productivity and capacity to the region, and ensuring regional Australia receives the representation and resources it deserves.”
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