Australia's immigration debate heats up as a senior One Nation MP contradicts the party's policy on migrant intake. David Farley has suggested that the net overseas migration of 306,000 may not be too high, despite the party's pledge to cap migrants at 130,000 per year. This statement has sparked controversy, particularly in light of the party's hardline stance on immigration in the past. As the country grapples with the issue of population growth and its impact on the environment and economy, this apparent shift in policy may have significant implications for Australia's future.
David Farley says net overseas migration of 306,000 ‘probably not’ too much despite party policy to cap migrants at 130,000 per yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce has blamed “the pressure of a campaign” for One Nation’s Farrer candidate contradicting party policy on immigration and appearing to endorse Labor’s current intake.The One Nation MP also claimed voters won’t worry about Gina Rinehart’s million-dollar donation of a private plane to Pauline Hanson’s party, claiming journalists were more interested than ordinary people in the lucrative gift from Rinehart’s company. Continue reading...
