‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy

Warren Pickering, recently elected as One Nation Victoria leader, has commented on Pauline Hanson's controversial mass deportation policy, stating that such an action is "not a reality" in Australia. In an interview on the 2025 podcast, Pickering suggested that politicians over 55 should "handball it to the next generation." This statement has raised further questions about the feasibility and appropriateness of Hanson's policy, which aims to deport 75,000 individuals who have overstayed their visas.

Pickering's admission that the party has previously utilized "ghost candidates" to garner Senate votes adds another layer of concern regarding the transparency and integrity of One Nation's political strategy.

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