Mike Newman
Australian politician and investment banker
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Michael "Mike" Newman is an Australian politician, investment banker and former trade commissioner who has served as the leader of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in New South Wales since 28 August 2026. He is the party's candidate for the seat of Cessnock at the 2027 New South Wales state election.
Mike Newman | |
|---|---|
| Leader of One Nation in New South Wales | |
| Assumed office 28 August 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Tania Mihailuk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Newman St Leonards, Sydney, Australia |
| Party | One Nation |
| Spouse | Japanese (name not publicly disclosed) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Maurice Newman (father) |
| Education | Macquarie Graduate School of Management |
| Occupation | Investment banker, trade commissioner, politician |
| Website | nsw |
Newman spent approximately 25 years living and working in Japan and is fluent in Japanese. He is the son of businessman and former Australian Broadcasting Corporation chairman Maurice Newman.
Early life and education
Newman holds undergraduate degrees in economics and Japanese studies, and a Master of Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.[1]
Career
Newman spent about 25 years based in Japan.[2][3] His career in financial services focused on Japanese equities, aerospace, defence, automotive and industrial sectors.[1]
From July 2021 to February 2024, Newman served as Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia (Japan and Korea) with Investment NSW, based in Tokyo.[4] In October 2026 it was revealed by a freedom of information request that Newman had racked up $211,000 in taxpayer funded flights, five star hotels and restaurant and bar bill during this role, including a seven-month stay at the Meriton in Sydney and thousands of dollars at Sydney bars and restaurants.[5]
Political career
On 28 August 2026, One Nation federal leader Pauline Hanson announced Newman as the party's New South Wales leader and candidate for the Labor-held seat of Cessnock in the Hunter Valley for the March 2027 state election. He was unveiled at a media conference in Singleton alongside federal MP Barnaby Joyce and Legislative Council candidate Stuart Bonds.[citation needed]
Personal life
Newman is married to a Japanese woman. He is fluent in Japanese and has answered media questions in the language.[6]