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Frank Leone has lived in Australia for 50 years, his kids and grandkids were born here, and he’s found himself on the wrong side of the law. He has served his time and now he’s set to be sent to a country where he has no family, no friends and no prospects. Frank tells Jenna, following protests at Northam's Yongah Hill Detention Centre over overcrowding and unsafe COVID conditions, detainees actually want to be deported overseas instead of staying in Australia.

<p>Frank Leone has lived in Australia for 50 years, his kids and grandkids were born here, and he&rsquo;s found himself on the wrong side of the law. He has served his time and now he&rsquo;s set to be sent to a country where he has no family, no friends and no prospects.&nbsp;Frank tells Jenna, following protests at Northam's Yongah Hill Detention Centre over overcrowding and unsafe COVID conditions, detainees actually want to be deported overseas instead of staying in Australia.</p>

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