Unfortunately for them, that's Australian law. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's confrontation with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison two weeks ago was embarrassing. Ardern's public statement to Morrison included: "Australia is well within its rights to deport individuals who break your laws. But we have a simple request: Send back Kiwis, genuine Kiwis – do not deport your people and your problems." READ MORE:* Jacinda Ardern's shirtfront on ScoMo a turning point in trans-Tasman relations* Jacinda Ardern demands Australia stop 'deporting your people and your problems'* Jacinda Ardern's pitch to ScoMo: stop sending us your criminals9NEWS Australian PM Scott Morrison and New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern debate "corrosive" deportation policy in Sydney.

Source: Stuff March 13, 2020 19:52 UTC