--- title: "One Nation MP's migration target comments clarified by leader" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/one-nation-mps-migration-target-comments-clarified-by-leader" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/one-nation-mps-migration-target-comments-clarified-by-leader" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/one-nation-mps-migration-target-comments-clarified-by-leader.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/one-nation-mps-migration-target-comments-clarified-by-leader" category: "Politics" published: "2026-08-23T19:45:29.479Z" source_reported: "2026-08-23T09:42:45.000Z" updated: "2026-08-23T19:45:29.479Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-23T20:30:51.425491+00:00" --- # One Nation MP's migration target comments clarified by leader *David Farley's remarks on the party's immigration goals were publicly corrected by Pauline Hanson.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. One source provided a full report, while others provided digests. Claims were attributed to named individuals. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates fact from comment and provides specific details, but lacks quotes from affected parties. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline and some reporting use loaded language like 'shambles' and 'confusion'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - One Nation MP David Farley stated the party's migration target would add 100,000 people annually, reaching 230,000. - Party leader Pauline Hanson contradicted Farley, stating the policy is to reduce net overseas migration to 130,000. - Farley suggested the 130,000 figure excluded certain groups like Pacific scheme workers and aged-care nurses. - Net overseas migration in Australia was 306,000 in 2024-25, down from a peak of 538,000. One Nation MP David Farley indicated the party's migration target would incorporate an additional 100,000 individuals each year, which would bring the total to 230,000. This figure was presented as not significantly different from Labor's projections. However, party leader Pauline Hanson publicly corrected Farley's statements, asserting that One Nation's policy is to reduce net overseas migration to 130,000 annually. Hanson stated that these cuts would be achieved by reducing the number of international students and dependants, and by limiting temporary graduate visas. Farley had suggested that the 130,000 target did not account for individuals brought into the country under Pacific schemes, aged-care nurses, and other categories of skilled workers. He told ABC's Insiders program that the party was focusing on a "true NOM" (net overseas migration) figure, separate from these other programs. Hanson clarified that her party's approach would involve fewer international students and dependants, a reduction in temporary graduate visas, and a more focused skilled migration program. She also noted that short-term seasonal agricultural workers, who do not meet the Australian Bureau of Statistics residency test, are not included in net overseas migration figures. ## Conflicting migration figures David Farley stated that One Nation's migration target would include an extra 100,000 people annually, bringing the total to 230,000. Pauline Hanson stated that One Nation's policy is to cut net overseas migration to 130,000. Farley suggested that the 130,000 target excluded people under Pacific schemes, aged-care nurses, and other skilled workers. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the figure of 538,000 for the post-pandemic peak of net overseas migration. The right-rated digest does not mention the 538,000 figure or the 306,000 figure for 2024-25. No centre-rated outlet ran this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 78% (7) - Centre: 11% (1) - Right: 11% (1) 1 of 10 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-23T20:30:51.425491+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-23T21:30:21.302Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Reports from left-rated outlets focused on the contradiction between David Farley's and Pauline Hanson's statements regarding One Nation's migration targets. Several outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times, The Canberra Times, Newcastle Herald, and The Border Mail, used headlines and initial reporting that highlighted "confusion over One Nation's migration policy" or that "Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets." SBS News, which provided a full report, led with its headline stating that an MP admitted the party's "true migration target 'isn't too different' from Labor's." These reports detailed Farley's suggestion of a 230,000 target, including specific categories of workers, and Hanson's subsequent correction to a 130,000 figure. They also included comments from Labor minister Chris Bowen and opposition immigration spokesman Jonno Duniam, who questioned One Nation's policy clarity. SBS News also reported on Farley's comments regarding racial discrimination laws and flag protocols. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The Australian Financial Review, the sole right-rated outlet, used the headline "One Nation migration policy in a shambles after Farley comments." Its report stated that David Farley "said his party would split net overseas migration into something called 'true NOM' and other migration. Then Pauline Hanson intervened." The digest noted Farley's suggestion that the party's policy would include an extra 100,000 people annually and was not "too different" from Labor or the coalition's approach. It also mentioned Farley's role as Farrer MP and his by-election win. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 7 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Sydney Morning Herald](https://smh.com.au/national/confusion-over-one-nation-s-migration-policy-20260823-p60qsg.html) — Confusion over One Nation’s migration policy - [WA today](https://watoday.com.au/national/confusion-over-one-nation-s-migration-policy-20260823-p60qsg.html) — Confusion over One Nation’s migration policy - [The Age](https://theage.com.au/national/confusion-over-one-nation-s-migration-policy-20260823-p60qsg.html) — Confusion over One Nation’s migration policy - [Brisbane Times](https://brisbanetimes.com.au/national/confusion-over-one-nation-s-migration-policy-20260823-p60qsg.html) — Confusion over One Nation’s migration policy - [SBS News](https://sbs.com.au/news/article/one-nation-migration-policy-david-farley-targets-not-too-different/v2942w4hk) — One Nation MP admits the party's true migration target 'isn't too different' from Labor's - [The Canberra Times](https://canberratimes.com.au/story/9335500/hanson-steps-in-to-explain-one-nation-migration-targets) — Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets - [Newcastle Herald](https://newcastleherald.com.au/story/9335500/hanson-steps-in-to-explain-one-nation-migration-targets) — Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets - [The Border Mail](https://bordermail.com.au/story/9335500/hanson-steps-in-to-explain-one-nation-migration-targets) — Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets - [Australian Financial Review](https://afr.com/politics/federal/one-nation-migration-policy-in-a-shambles-after-farley-comments-20260823-p60qpo) — One Nation migration policy in a shambles after Farley comments - [The Queenslander](https://theqldr.com.au/politics/2026/08/23/migration-16) — Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets ## Questions **What did David Farley say about One Nation's migration target?** One Nation MP David Farley suggested that the party's migration target would include an additional 100,000 people annually, bringing the total to 230,000. He indicated this figure excluded certain categories of migrants, such as those under Pacific schemes and aged-care nurses. **How did Pauline Hanson respond to David Farley's comments?** Party leader Pauline Hanson intervened to correct David Farley's statements. She stated that One Nation's policy is to cut net overseas migration to 130,000 annually, achieved through reducing international student numbers and temporary graduate visas. **What is the current net overseas migration figure in Australia?** Net overseas migration in Australia dropped to 306,000 in the 2024-25 period. This figure is down from a post-pandemic peak of 538,000 recorded under previous government policies. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/one-nation-mps-migration-target-comments-clarified-by-leader. 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