‘Nothing racist about protecting your country': One Nation's immigration stance misunderstood
One Nation Victorian Candidate Warren Pickering discusses the 'intent' of the One Nation Party and how it will combat the cost of living crisis.
'I don't think people until now understood what our intent is … there is nothing racist about wanting to protect your country,' Mr Pickering told Sky News host Paul Murray.
'We've seen 1.8 million people come in over three years, and it's completely unsustainable.
'This has caused the strain on all of our services and exacerbated the housing shortage and cost of living crisis.'
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