Jacinda Ardern said Anthony Albanese's election victory marked a 'reset' in relations between Australia and New Zealand, noting 'there were obviously some points of friction' previously.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she believes Anthony Albanese as the Australian leader represents a"reset" in relations between the two nations.
"I do see this as an opportunity for a reset because there were obviously some points of friction," Ms Ardern told reporters. Love news? Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022. Ms Ardern said her country wanted Australia to reconsider its policy of deporting Kiwis who often have"zero connection to New Zealand".
"But there are some who are being deported from Australia who, for all intents and purposes, are Australian. Often zero connection to New Zealand sometimes not even having stepped foot there. However the Prime Minister revealed his government would be maintaining Section 501, with the issue to be discussed in a ministerial meeting next month.
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