Immigration becomes a political scapegoat while deeper policy failures go unaddressed
The column argues that Australian politicians, especially One Nation, use migrants as an easy excuse for housing, cost-of-living and infrastructure problems instead of tackling underlying policy flaws.
In this opinion piece the writer claims immigration has become a convenient target for Australian politicians facing tough questions about housing shortages, cost-of-living pressures and congested roads. The article stresses that migrants add demand but did not create decades of inadequate supply, speculative tax settings or a lack of affordable housing. It calls for a balanced migration program paired with proper infrastructure and services, warning that One Nation’s focus on cutting migration offers no real policy alternative.
The author also points out the party’s alignment with mining interests and donor Gina Rinehart, questioning the claim that inexperienced politicians are less prone to corruption. Overall, the column urges Australians to seek substantive reforms rather than scapegoating migrants.
