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One Nation’s Migration Proposal Sparks Economic Alarm in Parliament
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Proposed Migration Cuts and Recession Risk
One Nation has unveiled a plan to dramatically reduce the number of migrants entering Australia. Liberal frontbencher Jane Hume warned that such “broad migration cuts” could push the Australian economy into recession. She emphasized that mis-setting the migration program would make “all Australians pay a price,” echoing economists who have warned that the figures One Nation is promoting could have severe macro-economic consequences.
Demand for Modelling and Transparency
Hume criticised the proposal as consisting only of “headline numbers” lacking detailed analysis. She called on Pauline Hanson’s party to publish the modelling that underpins the policy, arguing that robust data are essential to assess the potential impact on growth, employment and fiscal stability.
Condemnation of Personal Attacks
In the same interview, Hume denounced Hanson’s recent remarks about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s mother, describing the comments as “gratuitous and unnecessary.” She also took issue with a cartoon that portrayed Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie as a traitor, labeling the depiction as “distasteful” and an “unnecessarily provocative” attack on the veteran community.
Political Context and Responses
Hume’s statements were made on ABC Radio National on Monday morning, framing the migration debate as both an economic and a civility issue. While she called for the release of detailed modelling, no response from One Nation or its leader Pauline Hanson was reported in the source material. The criticism highlights a growing tension within Australian politics between parties advocating stricter migration controls and those warning of potential economic fallout.