
About this episode
The government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru is underway. We unpack what's going on.
Plus, apprentices have been the butt of jokes since the dawn of time. But when is it banter and when is it bullying?
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01:17 - Why are people being deported to Nauru?
13:11 - Apprentices being bullied at work
Guests:
- Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration
- Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers Centre
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