{
  "id": 2683495,
  "title": "One Nation pursuing migration rate 'not too different' to Labor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-nation-pursuing-migration-rate-not-too-different-to-labor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:29:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/one-nation-migration-rates-similar-labor/107068282"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "One Nation MP David Farley also told Insiders One Nation would seek to redirect immigration to regional areas and away from cities.",
  "key_points": [
    "One Nation plans migration rate of 230,000 annually.",
    "Target matches Labor and Coalition migration goals.",
    "Focus on skilled workers in key sectors."
  ],
  "editors_take": "One Nation's proposed migration rate aligns with Labor's, signaling a potential shift towards prioritizing skilled workers and setting a new dynamic in the country's immigration policy landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "One Nation MP concedes migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-nation-mp-concedes-migration-target-not-too-different-from-labors-2686463",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:17:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "One Nation MP concedes migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-nation-mp-concedes-migration-target-not-too-different-from-labors",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:17:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}