A New Zealand-born grandmother who spent 13 years living in Australia has had her visa cancelled and is being deported after serving time for family violence.

She is one of thousands of people sent to New Zealand under Section 501 of Australia’s Migration Act.

So what happens when someone is deported to a country they may barely know, separated from their family, work and support networks? And where should responsibility lie when they offend again?

On this episode of Case by Case, Jane Yee is joined by Open Justice’s Ric Stevens to unpack how Australia’s 501 system works, why it remains a point of tension between the two countries, and what could reduce the risk of reoffending in New Zealand.

Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A New Zealand-born grandmother who spent 13 years living in Australia has had her visa cancelled and is being deported after serving time for family violence.
She is one of thousands of people sent to New Zealand under Section 501 of Australia&rsquo;s Migration Act.
So what happens when someone is deported to a country they may barely know, separated from their family, work and support networks? And where should responsibility lie when they offend again?
On this episode of Case by Case, Jane Yee is joined by Open Justice&rsquo;s Ric Stevens to unpack how Australia&rsquo;s 501 system works, why it remains a point of tension between the two countries, and what could reduce the risk of reoffending in New Zealand.
Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.

Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.

Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.
Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.
Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT