 Other interrelated factors that contributed to her political decline from 1998 to 2002 include her connection with a series of advisors with whom she ultimately fell out (John Pasquarelli, David Ettridge and David Oldfield); disputes amongst her supporters; and a lawsuit over the organisational structure of One Nation.In 2003, following her release from prison, Hanson unsuccessfully contested the New South Wales state election, running for a seat in the upper house.In January 2004, Hanson announced that she did not intend to return to politics.