PM signals government will limit use of Section 501 visa cancellations for longterm residents in appearance with Jacinda Ardern
New Zealanders in Australia may soon benefit from voting rights, a faster pathway to citizenship and increased protections against deportation, the countries’ prime ministers have revealed., committed to take a more “commonsense” approach when applying the power to cancel New Zealand citizens’ visas, signalling his government will limit its use on longterm residents of Australia.
The issue was addressed at a joint appearance from the two leaders, which Ardern said was about “further cementing the close renewed relationship” between the two countries. The meeting continued a warming of tone from the sometimes strained relationship seen under Scott Morrison. Albanese said he would look at aligning the policy on voting in Australia with New Zealand’s rules – Australians residing in New Zealand for more than a year can vote in local elections.
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