Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
In his September 2016 first speech, Josh Wilson said 'indefinite detention is wrong' and that 'the operation of the centres at Nauru and Manus Island has been unacceptable,' arguing that 'creating a properly constituted regional settlement framework is possible.'
Economic nationalism verified
Josh Wilson has advocated for Australian shipbuilding and sovereign industrial capacity, saying that "as an island continent nation, we need to have that sovereign capacity, both in terms of the industrial side of it and the workforce and skills side of it." He said he is glad to be part of a government delivering an Australian strategic fleet because the nation "can't go without that capacity," referencing the shipbuilding hub at Henderson in his electorate.
Foreign policy & aid verified
In a statement dated 8 February 2024, Wilson said of Israel's military campaign in Gaza that 'not every military action constitutes self defence. The wholesale destruction of Gaza is not self defence', and called for the violence to end, describing the killing of civilians as wrong.
Citizenship (s44 eligibility) verified
Born in London, Wilson held British citizenship and applied to renounce it shortly after his 2016 endorsement, with the renunciation registered effective 29 June 2016 (after the close of nominations). Referred to the High Court, he resigned in May 2018 following the Gallagher ruling and won the resulting Fremantle by-election.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.