An ABC national forum focused on how media presents migration across the news cycle. One Nation has suggested cutting migration by 750,000 places over three years. Senator Barnaby Joyce backed the plan and played down warnings of economic harm. He said the concerns were blown out of proportion.
Separately, MP Andrew Hastie said Joyce said sorry to him after a public slur. Hastie verified the apology. The forum also considered how language and labels can sway public views toward migration.