NZ Concerned About Australia Deporting Hardened Criminals

Published on May 31, 2024

New Zealand has expressed its “disappointment” at a decision that is likely to mean more criminals, with no connection to the country, will be deported there from Australia. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles announced he will update a ministerial directive—Direction 99—after several Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT) decisions cited it for allowing foreign nationals guilty of serious crimes, to avoid having their visas cancelled. The directive was created following concerns from New Zealand’s Labour government over mass deportations of its citizens who had closer ties to Australia. It prioritised a person’s connections to Australia, while also allowing the consideration of other factors. The proposed change will place community safety as the main priority....

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