One Nation’s Shocking Plan to Slash Immigration and Fix Australia’s Health Crisis: ‘We Need to Pause It’
- One Nation’s Cory Bernardi calls for drastic cut to immigration to address Australia’s housing crisis and ambulance ramping
- Party’s plan to cap immigration at 130,000 per year sparks controversy, with critics labelling it a “policy-free zone”
- Mr Bernardi claims his party’s healthcare policy can fix ambulance ramping crisis, citing solutions from paramedics and doctors
Australia is facing a perfect storm of crises, from a housing shortage to an overwhelmed healthcare system, and One Nation’s Cory Bernardi believes he has the solution.
In a bold move, Mr Bernardi is calling for a drastic cut to immigration to address the country’s housing crisis and fix the ambulance ramping debacle that is plaguing South Australia.
The former senator’s plan to cap immigration at 130,000 per year has sparked controversy, with critics labelling One Nation a “policy-free zone”. But Mr Bernardi is adamant that his party’s policies are the key to unlocking a brighter future for Australia.
“We need to pause it to make sure we can provide the services necessary,” he said.
At the heart of One Nation’s plan is a desire to address the housing crisis, which Mr Bernardi believes is being exacerbated by high immigration rates.
“If we really need tradies, we should be investing in training them here,” he said. “But if you’re saying we need to bring people in because of the skills we desperately need, then we need more technicians, not nail technicians.”
The party’s healthcare policy is also a key plank of its platform, with Mr Bernardi claiming that his solutions can fix the ambulance ramping crisis that is plaguing South Australia.
Patients in the state face some of the longest waits in the country for emergency care and urgent surgery, with 2025 marking a record year for ambulance ramping.
Mr Bernardi believes that the solution to the crisis lies in giving paramedics more discretionary power to make decisions about patient care, as well as repositioning hospital wards to free up beds.
“It’s not rocket science,” he said. “People in that area have got good ideas, but bureaucrats and the ministry don’t want to listen.”
Analysis: What This Means for Australia
The implications of One Nation’s plan are far-reaching, with potential consequences for national security, law enforcement, and community safety.
By slashing immigration, the party hopes to reduce the pressure on Australia’s services and infrastructure, but critics argue that this could have unintended consequences for the economy and social cohesion.
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is clear: One Nation’s plan has sparked a much-needed conversation about the future of Australia and the role that immigration plays in shaping our society.
As the country grapples with the challenges of the 21st century, it’s clear that bold solutions will be needed to address the complex problems facing our nation.
