Filipa Payne: 501 Support Advocate says the policy has had a huge impact on society

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · May 22, 2022 · 3m

All eyes on what incoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will do around 501 deportees.

He took a softer stance on key issues throughout the campaign, including opposing the Morrison government's bid to increase 501 deportations

501 Support Advocate and Iwi in Aus co-founder Filipa Payne told Kate Hawkesby the policy has been a point of tension for the past seven years.

She says it's had a huge impact on society, and a ghastly impact on the people who have been through the detention centres in Australia.

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