One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
David Farley says party wants 100,000 migrant rural workers in addition to the 130,000 migration target it considers the ‘true’ number
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One Nation MP David Farley has conceded the minor party’s net migration target is “not too different” to Labor’s, echoing an earlier claim over which he was counselled by his party leader, Pauline Hanson.
Appearing on the ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday morning, Farley argued skilled workers and backpackers were critical to keeping Australia fed, and argued they should be considered as a separate category to migration “in its true form”.
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