A political controversy is unfolding in the Riverina region of Australia. Wagga Wagga councillor Richard Foley has initiated legal action against former councillor Paul Funnell.

At the same time, the political party One Nation has taken major internal action by dissolving its Riverina branch and terminating Funnell’s membership.

This situation suggests internal conflict within the party along with a legal dispute between the two individuals, creating a “legal storm” in the region.