Though both Ashby and Dickson declined Al Jazeera's invitation to comment on the footage, ABC news reported that, 'In a statement, Mr Ashby has accused Al Jazeera of being "a state-owned propaganda arm of the Qatari Government that supports Islamic extremist groups and are not a legitimate media organisation". "The matter has been referred to ASIO and the Australian Federal Police due to concerns of foreign interference into Australian politics in the lead-up to the imminent federal election." "It is understood One Nation was targeted because of its strong approach to reducing immigration numbers and a travel ban on countries with terrorism links." "One Nation strongly supports the rights of lawful gun ownership within Australia and have clearly outlined our policy on our website." "One Nation members have always complied with the law."