One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby argued that both Labor and the Liberals have avoided an honest debate on Australia’s migration crisis, saying they have historically brought in communities for political advantage. He defended the right to question migration levels without being branded racist, pointing to housing shortages, cost-of-living pressures, and mass rallies where everyday Australians voiced their concerns. James Ashby insisted the issue is about numbers and infrastructure strain, not race or multiculturalism.