The articles argue that One Nation’s proposed immigration policies would significantly affect Victoria, pointing to the period during the COVID-19 pandemic when international student numbers dropped and Melbourne’s local economy changed.
The sources note that, in their view, the absence of international students led to reduced activity in sectors linked to students, including accommodation, retail and services. They frame the immigration debate as not only national policy but also as having concrete local consequences for Victoria.
While all three outlets present the same core claim—that Victoria would be among those most affected—they emphasize it differently through the lens of the pandemic experience in Melbourne. None of the articles provide detailed figures in the supplied text, but they align on the general argument that immigration levels shape economic conditions in the state, particularly where international education plays a major role.
