Network producer pitched immigration special to One Nation leader

A producer for a current affairs program sent a detailed proposal to the One Nation leader outlining a segment on immigration that would involve travel to Britain. The email suggested filming in UK coastal towns and meeting a UK politician. It stated the program would cover some travel costs and proposed locations where foreign-born residents had increased.

The pitch repeated the phrase "uncontrolled immigration" seven times and described strain on infrastructure. It cited specific population figures for areas in Sydney and an English town. The One Nation leader posted the email on social media and asked followers whether the broadcast matched the original proposal.

The program later aired an interview that included questions about meetings with another UK figure. A spokesperson for the network confirmed the email was one of many communications exchanged before the broadcast. The spokesperson said the program was balanced and allowed the leader's views to be presented.

reactions During the aired segment, the leader was asked about a UK activist with criminal convictions. A member of parliament defended the meeting, stating the leader had not endorsed every action of the activist. The network said the final program reflected developments in the news cycle and thanked the leader for participating.