Australian premier backs steel industry as One Nation migration policy draws criticism
South Australia's Peter Malinauskas expresses optimism about steel production continuing in Whyalla despite a major blast furnace closure, while political figures debate One Nation's hardline immigration stance.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said there is optimism that steel making will continue in the state after the closure of a major blast furnace at Whyalla was announced. Speaking from the site, Malinauskas noted the 60-year-old facility had not been properly recapitalized in two decades and said plans exist with the federal government to restore the plant's capacity.
Malinauskas also criticized One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's migration policy, saying it would "Americanise" Australian politics and prevent families from speaking across political divides. He said the country cannot afford to lose structural steel-making capacity, and called for focus on substantive policy challenges rather than divisive rhetoric.
Sources
- Australia politics live: university campuses would ‘shut down’ under One Nation migration policy; Marles weighs in on AI ultimatum — The Guardian — World
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