An ABC national forum examined how media portrays migration in national discourse. One Nation has suggested cutting migration by 750,000 places over three years. Senator Barnaby Joyce stood by the plan and played down warnings of economic harm. He said the concerns were blown out of proportion.

Separately, MP Andrew Hastie said Joyce said sorry to him following a public outburst. Hastie verified the apology. The forum also turned to how language and labels can influence public views on migration.