The length of time someone has lived in Australia is now a primary consideration when Home Affairs decides whether to deport a criminal to New Zealand.
abc.net.au/news/new-zealanders-facing-deportation-new-assessments/101914758The immigration minister has ordered his department to soften its stance on deporting New Zealanders convicted of serious crimes, saying how long they have lived in Australia should now be made a top consideration.The government has softened its stance on deporting New Zealanders who are long-term residents
The most common reasons for visa cancellations of any nationality were drug offences, child sex offences and domestic violence offences. "Under these changes the Department of Home Affairs must now consider the length of time someone has lived in the Australian community as one of the primary considerations when determining whether to cancel someone’s visa," Mr Giles said.
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