One Nation’s immigration policy is clear as mud – but that ambiguity could be a secret weapon for Pauline Hanson
Summary
One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, has gained popularity with tough immigration talk but has unclear immigration policies. The party’s official stance is to cap visas at 130,000 a year, but there is confusion about whether that number includes other visa types and what the party really wants for immigration levels.Key Facts
- One Nation’s leader is Pauline Hanson.
- The party promotes a tough stance on immigration.
- Official policy states a cap of 130,000 visas per year.
- There is unclear communication about whether the 130,000 includes all visa types or just net overseas migration (Nom).
- Barnaby Joyce, a party member, confirmed the 130,000 cap applies to Nom.
- David Farley claimed the 130,000 does not include an additional 100,000 workers under the Palm labor scheme, but Joyce disagreed.
- Malcolm Roberts gave conflicting statements on whether migration should be net zero, net negative, or capped at 130,000.
- Hanson said the 130,000 figure excludes some Pacific labor workers needed in rural industries, meaning actual migrant arrivals could be higher.
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