Australia Must Decide Its Own Future — Not Foreign Lobbyists
By Jamie Mcintyre
Jamie McIntyre, political commentator and founder of the Australian National Review and the 21st Century Australia Party, says Australia must urgently reclaim control of its immigration policy before it is further shaped by external forces that do not represent the Australian people.
Australia stands at a crossroads.
A nation built on immigration, strengthened by generations of newcomers who rolled up their sleeves and helped forge its prosperity. Yet today, the conversation around immigration has been hijacked, distorted, and in many ways dictated by forces that do not represent the Australian people.
Let’s be clear.
Immigration, done right, is a powerful engine for growth. It builds nations. It fills skills gaps. It injects energy, ambition, and diversity into the economy. But uncontrolled immigration, poorly managed immigration, or immigration shaped by foreign interests instead of national priorities… that is a recipe for division, not prosperity.
And that’s exactly what Australians are witnessing.
Across the West, including here in Australia, we are seeing policies that appear less about national interest and more about external influence. Foreign lobbyists, representing agendas that are not aligned with everyday Australians, have had an outsized voice in shaping immigration settings.
That must end.
No country can remain sovereign if it allows outsiders to dictate who comes in, how many arrive, and under what conditions. Immigration policy should be decided by Australians. Full stop. Whether you were born here or migrated here decades ago and contributed to building this country, the future of Australia belongs to you, not to foreign interests seeking to manipulate outcomes.
Because when immigration is mismanaged, the consequences are real.
Communities become strained. Infrastructure buckles. Social cohesion erodes. And in some cases, low-quality migration that does not align with Australia’s needs can deepen division rather than strengthen unity.
But there is a smarter path forward.
Australia doesn’t need to shut the door. It needs to choose wisely who walks through it.
Quality immigration. Controlled immigration. Immigration in the right numbers.
And importantly, immigration that supports national priorities such as rebuilding manufacturing, restoring economic independence, and reducing reliance on fragile global supply chains.
Here’s where practical thinking comes in.
One of the biggest challenges facing Australia is the cost of labour. It’s no secret that high labour costs make it difficult for local industries to compete globally. Manufacturing, construction, and trades are all under pressure.
Yet around the world, there are millions of people who would jump at the opportunity to come to Australia, work hard, and build a better life.
So why not create a structured pathway?
An apprentice-style immigration model.
New migrants could enter Australia under a system where, for the first three to four years, they work at lower, structured wages while gaining skills, contributing to the economy, and proving their commitment. Over time, they transition to full wages, full participation, and ultimately, the opportunity for citizenship.
This isn’t exploitation. It’s opportunity.
It mirrors the apprenticeship system Australians already understand. You start at a lower level, you learn, you prove yourself, and you rise.
Such a model would:
• Provide industries with access to affordable labour
• Help rebuild Australia’s manufacturing base
• Create a clear pathway for migrants to integrate and succeed
• Reward effort, contribution, and commitment
Most importantly, it puts control back where it belongs, with Australians.
Because the real issue isn’t immigration itself.
It’s who controls it.
Australia must reject the idea that foreign lobbyists or external agendas should shape its future. We must return to a contd.
JAMIE McINTYRE: CANCELLED, TARGETED… AND STILL STANDING
The Man Who Says Australia Has Been Hijacked—and How to Take It Back
In 2013, while most Australians were still trusting the system, Jamie McIntyre stepped outside it—and paid the price.
Founder of the Australian National Review and the 21st Century Australia Party, McIntyre didn’t just launch a media platform… he launched a challenge to the entire establishment.
A real newspaper. Distributed nationally.
A political movement. Drawing thousands.
A message. That Australia was losing control of its own destiny.
What followed, he says, was no coincidence.
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“THEY CAME FOR EVERYTHING”
McIntyre claims that almost immediately after launching his party and independent media network, he became a target.
•A speaking empire shut down
•Multiple companies dismantled
•Over 100 jobs wiped out
•Tens of millions in annual revenue destroyed
•More than six land projects seized or halted
At the centre of it all, he points to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
McIntyre’s view is blunt:
This wasn’t regulation.
This was retaliation.
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A POLITICAL RUN—BLOCKED BEFORE IT BEGAN?
At the height of his momentum, McIntyre was drawing crowds of over 3,000 people to rallies across Australia.
His 21st Century Australia Party wasn’t left.
It wasn’t right.
It was designed to unify.
But he says the system had other ideas.
According to McIntyre, actions by regulators prevented his party from formally contesting the 2013 federal election—forcing him to run as an independent against Barnaby Joyce in New England.
A grassroots movement… cut off at the knees.
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THE SYSTEM HE SAYS IS BROKEN
McIntyre argues that Australia isn’t just mismanaged—it’s structurally compromised.
And his solution? Tear out the foundations and rebuild.
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1. ABOLISH INCOME TAX
McIntyre says taxing Australians on their income is one of the greatest economic distortions ever imposed.
He points to the global banking system, including institutions like the Federal Reserve, as part of what he believes is a system of debt-based control.
His position is simple:
Australians should not be taxed for working.
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2. TAX THE RESOURCES—NOT THE PEOPLE
Australia is one of the most resource-rich nations on Earth.
So why, McIntyre asks, are citizens taxed heavily while resources are exported offshore?
His model mirrors Norway:
•Tax resource exports properly
•Build a sovereign wealth fund
•Pay dividends back to Australians
In his vision, Australians wouldn’t just avoid income tax—they’d receive income from their country.
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3. END THE HOUSING CRISIS—BY DESIGN
McIntyre says Australia’s housing crisis is not accidental.
It’s engineered through:
•Excessive taxes
•Artificial supply constraints
•Policy failure
His solution:
•Remove property taxes
•Roll out large-scale affordable housing
•Use modular construction to slash costs
“A rich country should never have homeless citizens,” he argues.
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4. CHEAP ENERGY FOR AUSTRALIANS
Australia exports energy to the world… yet locals pay premium prices.
McIntyre calls it absurd.
Comparing Australia to Indonesia, where fuel is subsidised, he says Australians are effectively subsidising their own government through fuel taxes.
His stance:
•Scrap fuel taxes
•Deliver low-cost energy domestically
•Let Australians benefit from what their country produces
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5. END THE LEFT VS RIGHT DIVIDE
McIntyre’s political philosophy rejects the traditional spectrum entirely.
He argues:
•Division is manufactured
•Australians are being played against each other
•Leadership is increasingly influenced by external interests
His alternative?
A nationalist model focused on:
•Unity over division
•Sovereignty over global influence
•Accountability to Australians—not outsiders
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A FIGURE THEY COULDN’T SILENCE
Love him or hate him, one thing is undeniable:
Jamie McIntyre didn’t disappear.
Resources:
https://x.com/jamiemcintyre21/status/2038122994514755603
https://x.com/jamiemcintyre21/status/2038086728700043439