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Anthony Albanese says Australia and NZ have agreed to disagree on criminal deportations
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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8/16/2024
On the question of criminal deportations, Australia and New Zealand have agreed to disagree. Nevertheless, both countries pledged to tighten defence ties and are working out the best way to tackle growing strategic challenges.
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Facing an uncertain future together.
00:05
Anthony Albanese and Christopher Luxon want to refashion a long-standing alliance.
00:12
Ours is more than a bond of old affection, it is a partnership driven by a new determination.
00:19
We are working hand in hand with Australia and it's more important that we do so than ever before.
00:24
But a persistent bilateral resentment is back on the agenda.
00:29
How do you justify contributing to New Zealand's crime and gang problem with what are effectively Aussie grown criminals?
00:37
New Zealand's unhappy Australia has reversed course and once again toughened deportation laws,
00:44
which could see more Kiwis who commit crimes here sent across the ditch.
00:49
Mr Albanese holding firm, saying both countries have agreed to disagree.
00:54
Whilst we have a common purpose we don't have a uniform position, but we respect each other's position.
01:02
The deportations dispute is a real irritant in the relationship, but it's not going to seriously disrupt it.
01:08
Both countries are instinctively drawing much more closer together as the strategic environment worsens.
01:15
Like Australia, New Zealand is horrified by Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
01:19
anxious about China's growing military power and determined to stop Beijing from getting a military foothold in the Pacific.
01:28
And while New Zealand's military might not be in great shape, Mr Luxon is promising to make new investments.
01:36
We want to be fully interoperable with Australia's defence forces, we want to be a force multiplier for Australia.
01:42
There are enormous benefits to gain, just inefficiencies.
01:46
Closing ranks as the horizon darkens.
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