Former PM John Howard defends Australia’s immigration policy as a triumph, urging the nation to ignore Pauline Hanson’s divisive rhetoric rather than fuel her platform. He champions migrant integration—rooted in heritage while embracing Australian identity—as key to national unity. Meanwhile, current government pushes back with new restrictions on temporary visas, citing over-reliance on guest workers now making up 16% of the workforce. Tracing the roots to Howard’s own era, his policies expanded temporary migration to meet economic needs—but inadvertently set the stage for today’s debate. With Hanson’s party surging and opposition leaders echoing anti-immigration fears, Howard remains steadfast: immigration is central to Australia’s success, and the country must stay united despite political divides.
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