One Nation, a political party in Australia, has proposed a plan to reduce the number of temporary migrants in the country by more than 750,000 people over three years. The strategy, introduced by the party's leader Pauline Hanson, focuses on cutting the numbers of international students and family members of skilled migrants. The goal is to bring temporary visa numbers back to levels seen in 2017, resulting in a net overseas migration (Nom) total of 130,000. This policy is intended to ease pressure on housing and public services, and it reflects the growing competition among political parties as Australia approaches the next federal election. The proposed plan has raised concerns from other major political parties. Labor, the current governing party, warned that such a significant reduction in temporary migrants could harm key sectors like construction, healthcare, aged care, and disability services, which rely heavily on migrant labor. Meanwhile, the Liberal Party, the main opposition, has questioned the accuracy of the figures presented by Hanson, with deputy leader Jane Hume pointing out that no supporting data or modeling has been provided to back up the claims. There are also concerns within One Nation itself, as some members, like lower house MP David Farley, worry about the potential effects on their local communities, especially regarding workforce availability in elderly care and agriculture. Under the policy, illegal migrants would be given three months to leave Australia voluntarily. Those who do so could apply for visas in the future, but those remaining unlawfully after this period would face immigration enforcement and a lifetime ban from re-entering the country. The Pacific Labour Mobility (Palm) scheme, which allows workers from Pacific Island nations to come to Australia for seasonal agricultural work, would remain in place. However, temporary skilled migrants would no longer be able to apply for visas for their family members. This policy comes at a time when both the Labor government and the Coalition are considering their own reductions in overseas migration numbers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor have discussed Labor’s delayed migration package, which is expected to further cut net overseas migration. However, Labor has faced challenges in finalizing its plan, leading to a delay in its announcement. Health Minister Mark Butler has warned that One Nation’s proposed cuts could severely impact critical industries, saying the policy could "smash industries like construction" and "devastate the health sector and aged care and disability." In contrast, Hanson argues that the policy will help restore living standards and prioritize the safety and security of Australians.