One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included

One Nation MP David Farley has announced that his party plans to pursue a migration rate of approximately 230,000 individuals per year, accounting for skilled workers. This figure puts One Nation's migration objectives on par with those proposed by both Labor and the Coalition. Labor is currently planning reforms to temporary visas with the aim of reducing arrivals, while the Coalition is developing policies linking migration to housing construction rates.

Despite these differences, Farley emphasized that One Nation's target of 230,000 would not be significantly different from the government's migration target of 225,000 by 2028. The migration rate calculation, known as the net overseas migration (NOM) rate, takes into account the number of people entering Australia for a minimum year minus those leaving, encompassing visa programs such as working holiday visas, Pacific Australia Labour Mobility, and skilled worker visas.

Farley explained that while the raw number remains similar, One Nation's focus is on prioritizing individuals with necessary skills, particularly in agriculture, engineering, and mining sectors. He also highlighted that the party intends to grant an additional 100,000 visas annually, solely dedicated to skilled workers, on top of the 130,000 under the true net overseas migration rate.