Pauline Hanson calls for halt on migration from ‘do not travel’ countries
Australian One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is calling for a ban on migration from countries currently labeled as 'do not travel' zones by the government. She argues that if these regions are too dangerous for tourists, they should not be considered safe sources for immigration.
Why it matters
The proposal sparks debate over the intersection of national security, travel advisories, and immigration policy in Australia.
shares Share article One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for the Australian government to stop migration from countries deemed unsafe to travel to due to risk of terrorism and other violent crime.
There are 26 countries marked as “do not travel” by the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Smartraveller website, which offers travel advice for Australian tourists heading overseas.
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson accused the government of a double standard when it comes to migration. Ross Swanborough
Of these countries, 18 are marked as having a high risk of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crimes, and unrest.
Hanson claimed if it is not safe for Australians to travel to these parts of the world, people who look to migrate from these countries to Australia should face greater scrutiny.
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