Barnaby Joyce has publicly endorsed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s proposal for mass deportations, suggesting that individuals without legal status could be identified and removed when they seek medical treatment.
Joyce simultaneously denied allegations that the party seeks to revive the historical White Australia policy, framing the initiative as a strict enforcement measure rather than a racial one.
Economists have warned that such measures could expose the federal government to substantial fiscal risks, with potential losses estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
The announcement marks a significant escalation in the party’s immigration platform, adding to the political volatility surrounding One Nation’s broader policy agenda.
The party has recently drawn scrutiny for its controversial housing proposal, which includes plans for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages at 5 per cent.
Economists have warned that such measures could expose the federal government to substantial fiscal risks, with potential losses estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
This development occurs against a backdrop of heightened policy uncertainty in Australia.