Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalAnthony Albanese has struck out at Pauline Hanson's targeting of migrants, saying if it weren't for foreign workers the health and aged care system would collapse.Updated June 7, 2026 — 6:22pm,first published 6:18pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:50Machete fight breaks out at Melbourne train stationVideo icon1:43Man killed by shark off WAVideo icon0:36Kennedy's freakish chase and pick-upVideo icon1:24Kenendy puts the Sharks aheadAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Albanese hits back at Hanson’s migrant call
Anthony Albanese has struck out at Pauline Hanson's targeting of migrants, saying if it weren't for foreign workers the health and aged care system would collapse.
Albanese defends migrants as essential to Australia's healthcare viability, countering Hanson's anti-immigration stance. Highlights critical infrastructure's dependence on global talent; CIOs should model immigration policy risk in workforce and cost planning.












