Greg Barns
Australia softens its controversial "501" deportation policy
From next month, Australia is to soften its controversial deportation policy - described by our government as "corrosive" and by human rights groups as "draconian" and "inhumane". Under Section 501 of… Audio
Julian Assange will appeal extradition ruling
Supporters of WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange say his health is deteriorating behind bars.
This follows a London Court ruling the Australian journalist can be extradited to the United States… Audio
NZers deported from Oz taking class action lawsuit
An Australian lawyer says a class action lawsuit brought by New Zealand deportees against the Australian government will seek to stop families being split up during detention. The group, deported… Audio
Deportees consider legal action against Australian government
A group of 501 deportees are considering legal action against the Australian government over their treatment. The New Zealanders, who've been deported from Australia - because they've either got… Audio
Briefing increases Children's Commissioner's concerns about teen deportee
The Children's Commissioner is even more worried about 15-year-old boy deported from Australia, now that he's had an official briefing.
Judge Andrew Becroft sought information about the case after it… Audio
Deportation of 15-year-old "unconscionable" - lawyer
An Australian lawyer has described the deportation of a 15-year-old New Zealander as unconscionable.
Yesterday it was revealed the teenager was in managed isolation, after being deported on a flight… Audio
Australia visa changes could impact thousands, lawyer warns
An immigration lawyer is warning that hundreds of thousands of people could be kicked out of Australia if visa requirements are tightened even further.
The Australian federal government wants to… Audio
Is Australian leadership spill good for NZ detainees?
An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders in Australian detention centres may have a window of opportunity to avoid being deported now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down… Audio
Is Australian leadership spill good for NZ detainees?
An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down on Tuesday from his… Audio
Immigration lawyer defends tribunal decision
The 17-year-old New Zealand boy held for four months in detention in Australia is free, but he may yet be deported. Greg Barns is an Australian immigration lawyer who has been helping on the case. He… Audio
Australian lawyer appalled NZ child held in detention centre
A boy is the latest New Zealander to be locked up in an Australian detention centre for an apparent breach of his visa. Australian authorities have refused to give RNZ more details, but it's… Audio
Manus detainess hope PNG court will stop centre closure
Lawyers for refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island hope that the Supreme Court in Papua New Guinea will hear an injunction today to stop the closure of the centre and the forcible relocation of… Audio
Australia flouting international law on Manus
As pressure mounts on refugees to leave Manus Island, legal experts warn Australia is flouting international law. Audio
Parliament treated with contempt over Nauru, Manus - lawyers
Lawyers in Australia say the immigration department has treated parliament with contempt over Nauru and Manus Island. Audio
Australia labelled 'rogue state' for Manus deportations
Australia was labelled 'a rogue state' over the pending deportion of Manus Island asylum seeker, Azzam el Sheikh. Audio
NZers top group in immigration detention in Australia
New Zealanders top the list of people held in immigration detention in Australia. Greg Barns from the Australian Lawyers' Alliance, told Guyon Espiner the 199 currently in detention are being… Audio
Document questions if NZers deported from Australia can appeal
An Australian lawyer says a previously unseen document appears to show New Zealand detainees returning home are signing away their rights to an appeal. Audio
Aus lawyer says Christmas Is detention centre should be closed
Greg Barns is Australian political commentator, former government policy adviser, and President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. He says the latest riot on Christmas Island is yet another… Audio
Aust Lawyer says urging deportees to appeal from NZ "absurd"
An Australian lawyer who deals with deportation cases says it's absurd politicians are encouraging those awaiting deportation in detention centres to return to New Zealand. Audio
Lawyer dismisses John Key's 'appeal from NZ' suggestion
An Australian lawyer says John Key's suggestion that detainees should sign up to be deported then fight their cases from New Zealand is plain wrong. Audio