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Doubts Andrew Little's comments will damage trans-Tasman relations

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Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 20 Jul 2018, 7:12AM
Andrew Little criticised Australia's deportation policy in an interview this week. (Photo / NZ Herald)

Doubts Andrew Little's comments will damage trans-Tasman relations

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 20 Jul 2018, 7:12AM

Australia seems to be flexing its muscles over New Zealand in response to criticism about its deportation regime.

Our Justice Minister Andrew Little told the ABC there was a "venal, political strain" to the policies, that he found weren't consistent with the humanitarian ideals he thought both countries once shared.

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has warned Little to reconsider his comments, saying New Zealand doesn't really contribute to our joint defence.

6PR Perth Live host Oliver Peterson told Kate Hawkesby he doesn't think the stoush will strain trans-Tasman relations.

"We have a robust relationship really, don't we? This will be really big brother over little brother as we consider ourselves in our relationship over New Zealand."

LISTEN TO OLIVER PETERSON TALK WITH KATE HAWKESBY ABOVE

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