The Prime Minister is promising to advocate strongly for New Zealand on the issue of 501 deportees
The Prime Minister is promising to advocate strongly for New Zealand on the issue of 501 deportees
31 May 2024
Pressure's mounted on Australia's PM to scrap a law change mitigating the issue of Kiwi-born Australian criminals being deported to New Zealand.
Albanese had promised a commonsense approach -- but has now confirmed a new directive, prioritising community protection over other considerations.
Chris Luxon says he spoke with Anthony Albanese yesterday.
He says the Government doesn't believe people with very little attachment to New Zealand and strong connection sto Australia should be deported here.
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