Direction 99: Peter Dutton's latest immigration obsession

<p>Some non-Australian citizens facing deportation for convictions of serious crimes like domestic violence and child sexual abuse are managing to hang onto their visas and stay in the country.</p><p>It’s sparked fierce debate in Canberra this week, as both sides of parliament attempt to answer one question – who is to blame?</p><p>So, why are non-citizens in Australia being allowed to stay after they have served their time? Why are tribunals finding they shouldn’t be deported? And is the system working?</p><p>Today, columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Paul Bongiorno, on why it all boils down to a document called direction 99.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Paul Bongiorno.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>