An ABC national forum examined how media presents migration in public debate. One Nation has proposed cutting migration by 750,000 places over three years. Senator Barnaby Joyce backed the plan and dismissed warnings of economic harm. He said the warnings 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 looked at how language and labels can shape public views about migration.