One Nation MP admits the party's true migration target 'isn't too different' from Labor's
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β’Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:03:04 +0000
π° What Happened
One Nation's David Farley said on a Sunday TV program that the party's real migration number would be about 100,000 higher than first stated. He explained that the party separates the true net figure from certain other groups, so the total ends up close to what Labor wants. The party leader, Pauline Hanson, then moved quickly and said the official target is to cut net overseas migration down to 130,000.
π The Backstory
Farley is the member for Farrer, the extra seat he won from the coalition in a by-election. His comment shocked people because One Nation usually promises such big cuts. He said his method kept some skilled workers and special schemes out of the main number. Hours later Hanson wrote that One Nation's policy truly is 130,000, calling it far lower than Labor's level. The two messages contradict each other, showing the party's real plan is not always as simple as it sounds.
π― Why It Matters
If a party bragging about the biggest cuts has numbers close to Labor's, the real policy gap may be far smaller than voters are often told.
One Nation's David Farley said on a Sunday TV program that the party's real migration number would be about 100,000 higher than first stated. He explained that the party separates the true net figure from certain other groups, so the total ends up close to what Labor wants. The party leader, Pauline Hanson, then moved quickly and said the official target is to cut net overseas migration down to 130,000.
Farley is the member for Farrer, the extra seat he won from the coalition in a by-election. His comment shocked people because One Nation usually promises such big cuts. He said his method kept some skilled workers and special schemes out of the main number. Hours later Hanson wrote that One Nation's policy truly is 130,000, calling it far lower than Labor's level. The two messages contradict each other, showing the party's real plan is not always as simple as it sounds.
If a party bragging about the biggest cuts has numbers close to Labor's, the real policy gap may be far smaller than voters are often told.