Hanson promises skilled migration will continue under One Nation

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

Pauline Hanson has pledged that businesses will not lose access to skilled workers under One Nation's plan to slash migration.

Pauline Hanson has vowed no business will be deprived of skilled workers under a One Nation government despite the party's plan to temporarily turn migration negative. One Nation would slash 750,000 migrant places over three years, then impose a cap on the population growth due to migration, called net overseas migration, of 130,000 a year.

Speaking at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's leaders' summit in Canberra on Tuesday, Senator Hanson said the party would not hold back businesses requiring skilled labour. The party plans to allow PALM workers and working holiday-makers, but would reject migrants in occupations deemed unnecessary. 'No more Uber drivers, no more tax accountants and all the rest of that we don't need,' Senator Hanson said.

One Nation treasury spokesman Barnaby Joyce said the party in government could speed up skilled worker visa processing for businesses in genuine need. 'If there is a demand, we'll actually expedite that process,' he told business leaders. The anti-immigration party is alone in wanting to turn away skilled workers' partners and dependants, who make up more than half of that visa category's roughly 130,000-strong annual intake.

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Andrew McKellar had warned in September that One Nation's migration target risked triggering a 'deep recession'.

How it is being reported

• Hanson vows migration slashing will spare businessesOne Nation's leader has pledged no businesses will be deprived of any skilled worker under her party's plan to temporarily institute net negative migration.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 07:47
• Hanson vows migration slashing will spare businessesOne Nation's leader has pledged no businesses will be deprived of any skilled worker under her party's plan to temporarily institute net negative migration.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 07:47
• Pauline Hanson promises businesses skilled migration will continue under One Nation planPauline Hanson made a pledge to Australia’s business community amid her party’s plan to crack down on migration – with one major catch.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 07:32
• Pauline Hanson promises businesses skilled migration will continue under One Nation planPauline Hanson made a pledge to Australia’s business community amid her party’s plan to crack down on migration – with one major catch.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 07:32

In this story: Pauline Hanson · Barnaby Joyce · One Nation · Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Canberra · Australia

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