WA Senator Rod Culleton declared bankrupt in the Federal Court

Former One Nation Senator Rod Culleton has been declared bankrupt in the Federal Court in Perth, a ruling which could end his term in the Senate.

Mr Culleton, who recently left the One Nation party and planned to serve as an independent, was in court over a $280,000 debt owed to a creditor.

If the bankruptcy verdict is upheld, by law Mr Culleton would be disqualified from serving as a senator.

He has 21 days to appeal the ruling in the Federal Court

Mr Culleton told Judge Michael Barker, “you’ve executed me” as the ruling was announced.

Senator Rod Culleton. (AAP)

Speaking to reporters, Mr Culleton denied he was bankrupt and expressed his anger at the court process.

“I’m just in a…

Senator Rod Culleton. (AAP)

Former One Nation Senator Rod Culleton has been declared bankrupt in the Federal Court in Perth, a ruling which could end his term in the Senate.

Mr Culleton, who recently left the One Nation party and planned to serve as an independent, was in court over a debt owed to a creditor.

If the bankruptcy verdict is upheld, Mr Culleton would be ruled ineligible to serve as a senator.

The court has granted a 21 day stay on the order and Mr Culleton said he planned to fight the ruling.

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