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NZers biggest group in Australian detention centres
Lawyer Greg Barns, “The visa cancellation policy has had a huge impact, not only on individuals, but also families, many of whom are also forced to move back to New Zealand”.
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Deportee wins case to return to Australia
A father of three is about to become the first New Zealander to return to Australia after winning his visa back.
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Assurances made detainees will receive fair hearing
Oz Kiwi commentry on NZ Herald article re New Zealanders in detention.
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Assurances made detainees will receive fair hearing
Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton asked to explain a form that deportees were made to sign before leaving for New Zealand.
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Detainees’ appeals won’t be dismissed – Adams
Justice Minister Amy Adams says Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed New Zealanders will not have their appeals waived or dismissed by returning to NZ country.
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Aust deportation laws ‘not human’ – Labour
Labour Party leader Andrew Little’s says his visit to an Australian detention centre has validated how he feels about the country’s immigration laws.
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Australia not budging on deportation
Australia is refusing to budge on its policy of deporting New Zealand criminals despite a plea from the Labour Party for more leniency.
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NZ detainees living ‘purposeless’ life in Australia
New Zealanders being held at the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney have told Labour Party leader Andrew Little they are living a purposeless existence.
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Stories of detained Kiwis show ‘crude’ nature of Aus policy
Labour leader Andrew Little’s concerns about the “crude” nature of its controversial detention and deportation policy.
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Positive reception from Aus trip fuels fight against ‘injustice’ – Andrew Little
A positive reception from politicians and Kiwi detainees in Australia motivates Labour leader Andrew Little to fight the “obvious injustice” facing Kiwis who work and live across the Tasman.
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