Dutton Chips ‘Regrettable’ Ardern Comments on Deportation Laws

New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and (R) Australian Prime Minster, Scott Morrison speak to media at a press conference held at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 28, 2020. James D. Morgan/Getty Images

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has lashed out at New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for challenging Australia’s controversial deportation laws.

Last week, Ardern used a joint press conference with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to attack the policy, which has seen about 2000 criminals sent back to New Zealand.