Aoi Baxter Removed from One Nation After Arrest Warrant in the UK
Former South Australian One Nation candidate, Aoi Baxter, has been removed from the party after media reports revealed there is an arrest warrant for his alleged involvement in a legal matter in the United Kingdom. The news has sparked significant attention as it comes just days before the state election.
According to reports, Baxter was previously known as Trent Baxter and had allegedly failed to appear at a court hearing. A UK court confirmed to the ABC that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of a man named Trent Baxter. This revelation has led to questions about Baxter’s background and the transparency of his candidacy.
The former candidate for the state seat of Adelaide was reportedly charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without her consent. This accusation has raised serious concerns about his suitability for public office and has prompted One Nation to take swift action.
Impact on the South Australian State Election
The revelations come on the eve of the South Australian state election, where One Nation has seen a surge in popularity. Despite this, the Liberal party has announced it will direct its preferences to One Nation, even though the minor party opted to run open tickets on their how-to-vote cards.
In a statement provided to Guardian Australia, One Nation clarified that Baxter had not disclosed the arrest warrant to the party. The party stated, “Mr Baxter is no longer a One Nation candidate as a result of this news.” They also mentioned that they conducted a nation-wide police check on all candidates, and no issues were found at the time.
One Nation has pledged to “cooperate fully with law enforcement” and has indicated that they have been unable to contact Baxter. This lack of communication has further complicated the situation.
Changes to Baxter’s Candidate Page
Baxter’s candidate page on the party’s website has now been removed, with a message instead reading, “Maybe Albo broke the internet (again), or maybe the page you were looking for was just not found on our amazing new website.” This change has raised more questions about the party’s handling of the situation.
Before it was taken down, the party described Baxter as bringing a blend of “real-world experience to politics.” They highlighted his time spent in the Australian defence force, small business operations, and his volunteer work with organizations such as Rotary, Disaster Relief Australia, and the Movember campaign.
Background and Recent Activities
Baxter’s social media and LinkedIn profiles describe him as a “creative director” for Aoi Studio. He made headlines in recent weeks for being a late addition to One Nation’s ticket, having only moved to North Adelaide in mid-2025. His sudden rise to prominence within the party has drawn scrutiny, particularly given the recent allegations.
Despite the controversy, Baxter was contacted for comment, although no response has been released as of yet. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.
Key Points Summary
- Aoi Baxter, a former One Nation candidate, has been removed from the party after media reports revealed an arrest warrant in the UK.
- The warrant is linked to a man named Trent Baxter, who allegedly failed to appear at a court hearing.
- Baxter was charged in September 2023 with sexually touching a woman without consent.
- The revelations come ahead of the South Australian state election, where One Nation has gained popularity.
- One Nation stated that Baxter did not disclose the warrant and has since removed his candidate page from the website.
- The party has committed to cooperating with law enforcement and has been unable to contact Baxter.
- Baxter’s background includes military service, small business operations, and volunteer work with various organizations.
- His recent activities, including his move to North Adelaide, have drawn attention and scrutiny.
