Trump-allied populist party wins first seat in Australia's House of Representatives, vows to end mass immigration
Kyodo News
One Nation, a right-wing populist party aligned with US President Donald Trump, has won a historic seat in Australia's House of Representatives. The party vows to focus on ending mass immigration, citing Trump's approach to border security. Analysts say the win may shift the political balance and challenge the government's immigration stance.
SYDNEY – One Nation, a right-wing populist political party in Australia, has secured its first seat in the country's House of Representatives following an aggressive campaign. The party's leader declared they will concentrate on stopping mass immigration, drawing inspiration from the hardline deportation policies of US President Donald Trump.
This achievement marks a major milestone for One Nation, which previously had representation only in the Senate. Winning a seat in the House gives the party a stronger voice in shaping national immigration policy.
“We will show no tolerance for uncontrolled waves of immigration,” a One Nation spokesperson asserted. “We learn from President Trump's decisive approach, who has proven that borders must be strictly protected.”
One Nation has long criticized Australia's current immigration policies, arguing they place increased pressure on infrastructure and the local labor market. This victory is seen as a signal of growing support for tough immigration measures among a segment of Australian voters.
Political analysts note the result could shift the balance of power in the House of Representatives and pose a challenge to the current coalition government in maintaining balanced immigration policies.
