Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, the opposition Country Liberal Party senator, has called an emergency pre-Xmas cashout. Her goal is to raise more than $100,000 from her grassroots supporters. This new campaign, called the “Family, Community, Nation Fund,” looks to raise $125,850 by December 31. Now more than ever, action must be taken,” said Price. She cautioned that while more Australians prepare for the holiday season, their democratic values are under serious siege.
Price is under enormous financial stress as he defends against an active defamation case in the Federal Court. It is this urgency that fuels the call for your support. She won an unexpected victory last election, having raised more than $228,000 from 760 donors via a grassroots crowdfunding campaign. Now, she’s appealing to her supporters one last time. The previous campaign benefited from donations from some deep pockets, including the Australian mining behemoth Hancock Prospecting owned by Gina Rinehart.
Financial Pressures and Legal Challenges
Those pressures left Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s legal situation in a very politically precarious environment. She recently turned down a $60,000 settlement offer in her defamation case. She feels that this decision is key in her battle to stay out of bankruptcy. If her lawsuit does not pay off, she may end up losing her seat in parliament.
In her fundraising appeal, Price announced that she will no longer be quiet during this difficult period. She articulated concerns about the erosion of societal values and the impact of ongoing legal battles on her political future.
“If we don’t start building our case for change now, by the time the next election rolls around — it’ll be too late.” – Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
Price’s campaign underscores that federal senators have to disclose gifts over $300. As of this writing, none of her backers have dropped more than that figure in this fundraising push. Any of her supporters can.
Political Context and Coalition Representation
Price’s re-election in the 2025 federal election after subsequently being re-elected as the only Coalition member from the Northern Territory. Her position has become more and more important for her party. With the next federal election still three years away, she underscores that “you can’t win an election this early, but you can lose it.” As documented through her emergency fundraising pleas, she’s desperate for cash. In addition, they act as an important strategy to raise support ahead of expected electoral challenges.
A spokesperson for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley directed inquiries about the fundraiser and its compliance with Liberal Party standards to the party’s secretariat, indicating a cautious approach to Price’s financial appeals among party leadership.
Response to Media and Public Discourse
Beyond her fundraising activities, Price has entered public debate over the media’s treatment of Coalition MPs. Photo by Allison Shelley for EDUCATORS UNITED In her remarks, she expressed exasperation at what she views as rude reporting from journalists.
“I’m calling them out because frankly, their behaviour is discourteous and disgusting.” – Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
She warned that these narratives go a long way in determining how the public sees and understands these movements. She called on others to hold this behavior accountable rather than simply responding to queries that might malign their motivations.
Price concluded her appeal with a reminder of the values she believes are vital for Australians: family time, community involvement, and national unity. She called on her supporters to invest in her movement to help redirect Australia on a more hopeful trajectory.
“So please make a donation to the Family, Community, Nation Fund to reach the urgent end of 2025 goal of $125,850 by December 31, so we can get Australia on a better path.” – Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
