Barnaby Joyce blames campaign ‘pressure’ after One Nation Farrer candidate contradicts party on immigration
One Nation candidate David Farley for the Farrer byelection appeared to contradict his party's immigration policy by stating that 306,000 net overseas migrants last year was 'probably not' too many, despite the party's official cap of 130,000. Barnaby Joyce attributed the discrepancy to the pressure of campaigning and reaffirmed the party's stance. The Farrer byelection is expected to be closely contested between Farley and independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe.
- ▪David Farley, One Nation's candidate for Farrer, said Australia’s net overseas migration of 306,000 was 'probably not' too high.
- ▪One Nation's official policy is to cap annual migration at 130,000, making Farley's comments inconsistent with the party platform.
- ▪Barnaby Joyce dismissed the contradiction as a result of campaign pressure and reiterated the party's 130,000 cap.
- ▪Matt Canavan criticized both Farley and Milthorpe for running 'dishonest' campaigns in the Farrer byelection.
- ▪Gina Rinehart’s company donated a private plane worth a million dollars to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party.
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One Nation candidate for Farrer, David Farley, said Australia’s net overseas migration of 306,000 last year was ‘probably not’ too many. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenOne Nation candidate for Farrer, David Farley, said Australia’s net overseas migration of 306,000 last year was ‘probably not’ too many. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPFarrer byelection 2026Barnaby Joyce blames campaign ‘pressure’ after One Nation Farrer candidate contradicts party on immigrationDavid Farley says net overseas migration of 306,000 ‘probably not’ too much despite party policy to cap migrants at 130,000 per year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh ButlerSat 2 May 2026 23.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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