Hunter One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds has sparked debate after claiming that high levels of immigration are contributing to the expansion of government-held seats in major cities—an outcome he argues benefits the Labor Party.

In a recent social media post, Mr Bonds suggested that population growth driven by immigration is reshaping electoral boundaries in urban areas, leading to increased parliamentary representation in those regions. He argued this trend ultimately strengthens Labor’s political position.

The comments were accompanied by a video, in which he elaborated on the claim, linking population increases in metropolitan centres to shifts in political influence and resource allocation.

The remarks come amid ongoing national discussions around immigration levels, housing pressure, and infrastructure demand, with population growth remaining a key issue across both metropolitan and regional communities.

No direct response has yet been issued by Labor regarding the claims.