An advocate for the returnees said the report was inaccurate and could make life harder for those arriving in New Zealand, many of whom have minor convictions. He committed suicide 18 months after being deported to New Zealand following a prison term for a string of minor offences. Given the opportunity to question the female deportee, Fabris asks: "How does it feel to be kicked out of Australia?" Told to "f*** off" by the woman, Fabris counters with: "Our country doesn't want you, are you excited to go home?" She said his comments would hit hard for returnees, many of whom already needed counselling to "see themselves as people" again.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 10, 2021 23:48 UTC