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Australia to refuse visas for domestic violence offenders
Australian Immigration Minister David Coleman has issued a directive barring anyone with a domestic violence conviction from entering Australia.
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Government introduces strong domestic violence measures
Media release regarding banning non-citizens with domestic violence convictions.
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New Zealand warns Australia against deporting long-term Kiwis
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has again criticised the Australian government’s policy of deporting non-citizens on “character grounds”.
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Report on visa cancellation processes
Oz Kiwi and the NZ High Commission feature in a Parliamentary report on processing of visa cancellations.
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Special treatment considered for Kiwis in Australian immigration appeals
New Zealanders would be given special treatment in Australian deportation appeals under recommendations from an inquiry set up by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits New Zealand
Scott Morrison is due to touch down in Auckland later this morning.
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Immigration detainees on hunger strike
New Zealanders facing deportation are on hunger strike in Australian immigration detention.
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Migrants fighting visa disputes could face new rules
A review will reportedly recommend changes to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which rules on visa and deportation disputes.
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Mother to be deported to New Zealand
Mother to be deported to New Zealand, leaving 6-year-old daughter in Australia.
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Visa cancellation invalid if Peter Dutton ineligible for Parliament
Lawyers are arguing that Peter Dutton is in breach of s.44, therefore client’s visa was invalid.
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