China and deportations policy likely to overshadow Morrison-Ardern talks

Differences on China and an Australian deportation policy that disproportionately affects New Zealanders may mar talks

The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand are set to meet this weekend to discuss their countries’ eventual reopening to the world – but the talks could be overshadowed by the “sore point” of Australian deportation policy, and rising regional tensions with China.

Sunday will be the first time New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, and her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison have met in person since February 2020.

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