I’ve Applied to Run for Parliament with One Nation… Here’s Why

Greg Owen said he’d never enter politics. Now he’s put in an application to become One Nation’s candidate for the federal seat of Bennelong. In this episode of GOKO, Greg drops the announcement on Troy, who genuinely had no idea it was coming, and explains what changed his mind. Greg reveals that One Nation approached him, why he eventually submitted the application, and what happens next if he makes it through the selection process. But he’s also clear: they’re looking at him, and he’s looking at them. The conversation then turns to a much bigger question: if Greg did enter politics, what would he actually want to change about Australia? They discuss: • Why Greg changed his mind about entering politics • How One Nation approached him • What the candidate selection process could involve • The possibility of presenting in front of Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce • Why Greg believes Australia could do far more with its natural resources • Whether everyday Australians should benefit financially from the nation’s assets • Infrastructure, government red tape and long term thinking • Why Greg wants to hear directly from Australians about what they would change TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Greg’s big announcement 00:40 — “I put my application in” 01:00 — Why Troy is completely shocked 01:30 — Why Greg changed his mind 02:00 — What happens during the application process 02:30 — Presenting in front of Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce? 04:00 — Would Greg actually make a good MP? 05:20 — Why Greg decided to give it a shot 06:30 — His family doesn’t know yet 07:20 — Why One Nation approached Greg 09:20 — Greg asks Australia for its opinion 10:00 — What would Greg change about the country? 11:30 — Australia’s untapped opportunities 12:00 — Should Australians profit from our natural resources? 13:00 — Bitcoin and politics 15:00 — Greg’s message to viewers Now we want to hear from you: Do you think Greg should go through with it? And if you could change one thing about Australia, what would it be? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Greg wants to hear them. Subscribe to GOKO for more conversations on business, investing, politics, technology and the ideas shaping Australia’s future. #goko #GregOwen #onenationoneelection #australianpolitics #Bennelong #paulinehanson #australia