From the start of proceedings, the NSW Electoral Commissioner maintained the view that Hanson's claims lacked substance. The man who alerted Hanson to the alleged emails, who identified himself as "Michael Rattner", failed to appear in court on 8 June 2011 "Rattner" was revealed to be Shaun Castle, a history teacher who posed as a journalist to obtain embargoed progressive poll results.
From the start of proceedings the NSW Electoral Commissioner maintained the view that Hanson's claims lacked substance The man who alerted Hanson to the alleged emails who identified himself as "Michael Rattner" failed to appear in court on 8 June 2011 "Rattner" was revealed to be Shaun Castle a history teacher who posed as a journalist to obtain embargoed progressive poll results