Migrant Support for One Nation
New Polling Reveals Surprising Support for One Nation Among Migrant Voters in Australia
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One Nation proposes reducing net overseas migration from about 300,000 people to 130,000, while also restricting migration from countries that Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises Australians not to visit.
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Some prospective migrant-background supporters want Pauline Hanson to address anti-Indian racism more directly. Indian-Australian voter Manju said she wanted to hear Hanson’s response to racist material on social media before making a final decision.
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Surinder Jain, vice president of the Hindu Council of Australia, said some migrants were concerned about religious extremism following the Bondi attack, adding a security and religious dimension to the debate among migrant-background voters.
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Charanjit Singh’s support for One Nation initially grew from the party’s opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, before developing into broader support for its migration policies; he said, “With the two major parties, they tried everything. They tried all their cards. Now let someone else try their own cards.”
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The Guardian’s investigation says Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s $20 million mansion after One Nation fundraisers, a detail included in the publication’s podcast investigation into Rinehart’s support for the party.
Australia's One Nation party is gaining unexpected traction among voters born overseas, according to recent polling. The anti-immigration party is attracting support from people with roots in India, China, and the Philippines—despite its push to slash immigration levels by more than half. Katherine Times
Migrant-background supporters cite concerns about inflation, stretched public services, and national security. Some are former Labor and Coalition voters frustrated with both major parties. Party leader Pauline Hanson wants to cut net migration from 300,000 to 130,000 annually and restrict visas for international students and temporary workers.
One Nation's Aggressive Immigration Cuts
One Nation has pledged to eliminate 750,000 temporary visas over three years under a "net-negative" migration strategy, according to The Courier. International students would face the deepest cuts. The party also wants to restrict migration from countries that Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade warns against visiting. The proposal would reshape Australia's workforce and university landscape.
Migrant Voters Seek Direct Answers on Racism
Not all migrant-background supporters are fully convinced. Many want Hanson to address anti-Indian racism and religious extremism directly. Indian-Australian voter Manju said she needs to hear Hanson's response to racist material online before deciding. Surinder Jain, vice president of the Hindu Council of Australia, noted that migrants are concerned about security and religious extremism following the Bondi attack.
Charanjit Singh initially backed One Nation over COVID-19 vaccine mandates. His support deepened into backing the party's migration policies. He said: "With the two major parties, they tried everything. They tried all their cards. Now let someone else try their own cards." For many migrant voters, One Nation represents a fresh political option after disappointment with Labor and the Coalition.
Mining Billionaire's Hidden Support Revealed
The Guardian published an investigation revealing that mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has provided significant financial support to One Nation. Hanson had denied receiving Rinehart's backing. Flight-tracking and expense records show Hanson and deputy leader Barnaby Joyce stayed at Rinehart's $20 million mansion after One Nation fundraisers, according to The Guardian's podcast investigation.
Electoral Momentum Builds for One Nation
One Nation's rise has translated into electoral gains. The party won a recent federal by-election and secured new state seats. These victories suggest the party's messaging resonates beyond its traditional base. The combination of migrant-voter defections and continued support from core constituencies is reshaping Australia's political landscape.
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