# One Nation MP David Farley parliamentary activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/one-nation-mp-david-farley-parliamentary-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-29T09:00:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

David Farley, the One Nation Member of Parliament for Farrer, has marked his first 100 days in office following a May by-election victory. His early parliamentary focus has centered on regional economic prosperity, Australia’s water policy, and maintaining food security amidst droughts and geopolitical uncertainty. Farley has also addressed migration policy, clarifying that One Nation’s proposed net overseas migration target of 130,000 per year does not differ significantly from current government figures when accounting for specific worker categories. He noted that this figure excludes approximately 100,000 additional workers in sectors such as the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, aged care nursing, engineering, and mechanical fields. In a recent appearance on ABC’s Insiders, Farley clarified that the party’s actual intake would include these additional workers, bringing the effective total to at least 230,000. This figure is slightly higher than the Labor government’s budget forecast of 225,000. Farley argued the distinction is based on geography and skill, noting that these migrants are needed in productive sectors like agriculture and mining rather than in ‘the great urban metroplex.’ These comments have led to internal and external scrutiny regarding One Nation’s policy consistency. While One Nation leader Pauline Hanson used social media to reiterate that the party’s policy is to cut net migration to 130,000, Senator Barnaby Joyce defended Farley, suggesting the MP had made a mistake common to new parliamentarians. Labor officials have criticized the party’s messaging as ‘incoherent.’ Recent developments have fueled speculation regarding Farley’s future within the party. There is mounting uncertainty as to whether he will leave One Nation to serve as an independent due to these public disagreements over the immigration platform.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: One Nation MP David Farley faces party tension over migration policy

One Nation MP David Farley faces internal party tension following public disputes with leader Pauline Hanson over the party’s migration targets and policy implementation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/one-nation-mp-david-farley-faces-party-tension-over-migration-policy

### 2026-08-23: One Nation faces migration policy confusion after MP comments

One Nation faces scrutiny after MP David Farley suggested the party's migration intake would reach 230,000 annually, nearly matching Labor's targets, despite a publicized 130,000 cap.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/one-nation-mp-david-farley-clarifies-migration-targets

### 2026-08-09: David Farley marks first 100 days as One Nation MP for Farrer

One Nation MP David Farley reflects on his first 100 days representing the Farrer electorate, focusing on regional productivity and reforming Australia's water policy to ensure food security.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-farley-reflects-on-first-100-days-as-one-nation-mp-for-farrer

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