Australia’s immigration policy spared criminals deportation

An accused murderer, a serial rapist and a drug smuggler are among the criminals who were granted visas to remain in Australia, a result of a new immigration policy drafted to appease New Zealand. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports from Sydney.

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