Tensions rose between the outgoing Morrison Government and Ardern’s Government as New Zealand became increasingly vocal over rising deportations of “501s” – those evicted from Australia on criminal or character grounds – to New Zealand. (File photo)Another major area of concern for New Zealand will be what the election means for Australia’s relationship with China. Albanese’s foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has said she would seek to repair Australia’s battered relationship with China. Ardern and Albanese are aligned on climate change mitigation and sustainability in terms of trade and looking after the Pacific region. An Albanese election promise was a bid to co-host a future UN climate change conference with other Pacific nations.

Source: Stuff May 22, 2022 20:00 UTC