Green Party wants overhaul of 'broken' immigration system, amnesty for overstayers and pathways to residency
28 Apr, 2021 11:00 PM
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Green Party spokesperson for Immigration Ricardo Menéndez March and spokesperson for Pacific Peoples Teanau Tuiono. Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Green Party spokesperson for Immigration Ricardo Menéndez March and spokesperson for Pacific Peoples Teanau Tuiono. Photo / Sylvie Whinray
Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz
The Green Party is calling for an overhaul of the immigration system, which they say treats "migrant workers as cheap labour and second-class citizens" and discriminates based on wealth and nationality.
In an open letter to Minister for Immigration Kris Faafoi, the party is calling for a broad amnesty programme for people who've overstayed their visa, and for temporary visa holders to be granted residency.