New Zealand's Prime Minister is optimistic about a diplomatic reset with Australia with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese suggesting he may soften the previous government's hardline deportation policy naveenjrazik auspol Read more here
, and there would be an increased tone of respect in Australia's interactions with countries in the region, especially on climate change.
The pair also exchanged vinyl records, with Mr Albanese gifting Ms Ardern with vinyl records of Midnight Oil, Spiderbait and Powderfinger, and Ms Ardern returning the favour with a few selections from independent New Zealand label, Flying Nun Records. Ms Ardern's government believes many of those deportees arrive untethered, without support networks, and can be destitute or join gangs."What we have simply asked is that there's greater reciprocity," she said.
He said he will be taking the approach of listening closely to Ms Ardern's concerns on this and other issues. Nationals leader David Littleproud said Australia should still be able to determine how it handles people who commit crimes in the country.
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