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Little likely to change in 501 meeting between Luxon and Albanese

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Publish Date
Fri, 16 Aug 2024, 8:21am
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Little likely to change in 501 meeting between Luxon and Albanese

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 16 Aug 2024, 8:21am

Pressure is on Christopher Luxon over 501s as he meets with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra.  

In 2022, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had convinced Albanese of a common-sense approach to the topic. 

But that stance changed in June, when a new directive made the safety of Australians the top priority in deportation decisions. 

Newstalk ZB's political editor Jason Walls told Mike Hosking Luxon needs to look like he's doing something.  

He says we're not pleased with this policy, but Australians think it's absolutely fine - and Albanese is always going to bow to domestic pressure. 

Walls said it’s likely not much will change. 

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