Australia will continue with its controversial 501 deportation system, despite "forceful" feedback from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Earlier today, Ardern raised concerns about 501 deportations in an interview on Australian breakfast TV. "You made strong representations last night, and we hear the message," Albanese said - a possible reference to the 501 issue. Australia's 501 deportation policy means people convicted of prison terms of more than twelve months are deported, as well as people who fail or are suspected to fail a good character test. The Australian Financial Review reported Albanese could use a change in 501 policy as a way to reset the relationship with New Zealand, which had soured over the issue.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 10, 2022 02:17 UTC