Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart has called on the federal Coalition to reduce immigration levels and withdraw from the Paris climate accord, marking a significant escalation in her public political engagement.
Rinehart, Australia's wealthiest individual, made the remarks after recently throwing her support behind the One Nation party, signaling a potential realignment of influence within the country's conservative movement.
Rinehart stated that political parties facing declining support must recognize that voters are rejecting policies they perceive as not serving Australian interests.
Her comments come as she maintains strong relationships with senior figures in the federal Coalition, despite her formal backing of One Nation.
This dual positioning suggests an attempt to bridge traditional conservative structures with the populist momentum currently driving One Nation's rise.
The intervention adds weight to One Nation's policy agenda, which has recently faced scrutiny over immigration stances.