Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Yes but only if they do not have citizenship at the point in which they commit the crime and only after being found guilty in a court of law.

Only if they are not at Australian citizen.

Any crime and not just the perpetrators everyone related to them

depending on how they immigrated here and what they did and based on their character overall

Yes, because a serious crime should be handled without the worry of racial bias.

Deported also for a not so serious crime.

Outcomes should be decided on a case-by-case basis. The definition of what constitutes 'a serious crime' should be agreed and published so everyone gets a fair deal.

if it is a very bad crime yes but if its just a few small crimes i dont think they should be deported

They should not if their home is dangurous to go back to, but if they do a really bad crime and they could go back the yes.

Yes, as long as it is safe but noting that the definition of a "serious crime" needs to be carefully considered.

they should serve their sentence here, and if they continue to commit more serious crimes, only if it is safe for them to return to their country, then they should be deported

Indeed, immigrants who engage in serious criminal activities should face deportation, and their visas should be permanently revoked to prevent future entry into the country.

No, they committed a crime on our land to one of our people we should decide the appropriate punishment for them

Depending on what crime and the safety and life back in their country. They still have value as a person.

If they have commited a serious crime. They should face the same legal outcome that any other citizen would.

Yes without any concern. BUT a strict standard of accepted behaviour should be explained to them when entering Australia.
Not strict on culture or religion but on respect for those who are here and those who will be affected by anything that will make a healthy multicultural community unattainable.
Also those already here who don’t abide should be held accountable. Zero tolerance for hate speech or racism.

Yes, if the crime is especially serious (rape, murder, etc.) or if the crime establishes a pattern of criminal behavior.

Yes if they are not permanent residents or citizens (as long as it doesn’t put their life in danger)

Yes, once served sentance & if safe to do so & not returning be free to fuel crime in other country.

It depends on how serious the crime is, also, there is no guranteed that they would be given any consequences for their crime if their deported.

1. Depends on nature of “serious crime” and what conviction is handed down via the courts. 2. If they’re here illegally with no indication of intention to change and remorse.

Yes if they aren’t yet Australian citizens. If they are citizens then they should be dealt with by Australian laws.

No, unless they were an illegal immigrant and it's safe for them to return or after they've served their sentence and it's safe to return.

Yes, depending on the individual situation and nature of the crime. E.g. manslaughter in self defence should not incur deportation

yes if 1. they are not PR or citizens 2. they can safely return to their country 3. it wouldn't be detrimental to an Australian citizen or PR who depends on them (ex: spouse, child)

If they are an Australian citizen they should have the same right as other citizens. If they are not then for minor crimes serve the sentence and stay, for major crimes, serve the sentence then leave.

Yes but only if it’s safe and dependant on the severity of the offense and its wider consequences if they reside in Australia and potential for reoffending

Yes, only if it is safe and dependent on the severity of the crime and the probability of reoffending

They've run away from death, so give them Death if they commit a serious crime. It may deter others from committing themselves

The punishment must be equal to that of the crime. If a capital offence such as murder or sexual assault is committed by an immigration on a visa; then their visa should be revoked and the immigration transfered back into custody of their home nation to serve out their sentence.

Not if it’s unsafe for them to go back to their country, and only if there are appropriate processes under proper Australian law

Yes, if it is safe and after they have served their full sentence. And if the crime is serious enough e.g. murder, not drug possession that could be used for targeting.

Yes. Depending on the severity of their crime (if another human was directly targeted, assaulted, injured or killed. Murder, rape, child-related crimes) and also ensuring that it is safe (no active war zones) in their country of origin to serve out their sentence. Each case should be treated individually.

This would need to be evaluated on a case by case basis, depending on the severity of the crime as well as the offender's history of criminal activity or chance of recidivism. Grave offences like murder or rape should be grounds for immediate deportation. Other serious offences such as a DUI or tax evasion should be treated seriously but don't merit that sort of response.

situational decision. If they are an immigrant that has resided in Australia for less then 10 years. After 10 years of living here, with zero prior history and contributing to our society via taxes etc, they should be treated as a resident criminal

Deportation should be based on case by case basis if the crime is relevant to the context of being in the country

Yes, if the crime is federal and extreme (murder charges, major tax fraud, rape, drug trafficking, etc) and has been proven in a court of law to be guilty.

Yes, depending on the crime. In circumstances of pedophilia, and murder or continued violence. And if it’s somewhat safe to Do so.

Their families could potentially be deported too even if cleared of wrongdoing. Tough consequences might help reduce crimes associated with migration.

A three strike system or similar should be implemented to distinguish between those able to be rehabilitated and those who can't.

No. Deportation is barbaric especially when it endangers a person. Rehabilitation and reintegration. Every person has the right to this.

If they are a citizen, foreign or not, they should be allowed the same rights and should be allowed to undergo the proper trials, procedures and convictions and be permitted to, if it is their wish, stay in prison/jail in Australia.

One size never fits all. It would depend on the crime, if it was victimless (good luck finding one of those), whether or not real rehabilitation and restitution has taken place and, of course, if it is safe for them to be returned

Yes, unless they have become an Australian Citizen and it is safe for them to return to their original country of origin

No, not necessarily; it should depend on context, and that context could be quite complicated. Factors like seriousness of the crime, the context in which it was committed, if this is a repeat offender or a one-off, if the person was on a track to become a citizen, if their country of origin is going to punish / kill them for having come to Australia in the first place, etc. Crimes committed here should be tried and punished here, and only the most extreme, egregious, heinous and/or hate-filled crimes should end with the deportation of a migrant, and a level of criteria need be met before that option becomes the most viable one.

Yes, but it depends on severity of crime, whether it’s safe for them to return to their country, and if they came here illegally.

This should be considered on a case by case basis. Considering also the family impacted by the decision

Not if they have been a violent product of Australian crime and lifestyle. Those who have recieved more than 5 years consistant Australian education as a child should not be deported back. Why should another country be held financially responsible for the failings of the Australian systems.

No, but they should be subject to Australian law like every other citizen. In the case of serious crimes, yes, but only if it is safe to return to their country

Yes, only if they came illegally with intent to commit the crime related to an attack on the country

Depends on severity and nature of the crime and whether they immigrated legally or illegally. However I believe they should be given and serve a sentence in Australia if they have committed the crime within Australia - there's no guarantee that they would face any consequences for their crime if deported other than deportation.

No, deportation of criminals is ineffective and should be replaced with longer sentences and be strictly monitored probation

If an immigrant enters the country illegally they should be deported. If an immigrant enters the country legally but commits a crime they should be deported

Yes but only if the offender is not married to an Australian citizen by birth or has developed a family in the country, their country is safe to return to.

Only relevant to serious crimes which do not uphold the standard and ethics of our country and citizenship. And not to a dangerous country or place.

Yes, but only if it's a very serious crime. And if their home country is safe. Probably after serving their sentence.

Depends on what crime they have committed, for example they should be deported if they have murdered, abused, severely harmed 1 or more people, commited fraud etc.

Depends on the case, if it’s a big crime, then it is what’s best. Also country of origin is important.

If they are safe to return to their country of origin then yes, if it is unsafe they should face consequences within the country convicted to their appropriate consequence.

If they commit a crime that equals to a sentencing over 5 years then they should be deported back to country of origin regardless of whether that country is safe or not at the time.

It depends how long they have lived in Australia for and their connection to their country of origin.

Depends if they have become and Australian Citizen or not, if they have become a citizen then no they should not be deported as this is now their home, and they are Australians just like the rest of us. But if they are not citizens they should be deported.

No, they should have time to come to understand our laws, rights and way of life but if they become a consistent or serious offender they should be deported depending on their crime.

No because they probably came searching asylum if they commit a serious crime send them to jail instead

Depends what the crime is. If they can do their time here then do it here but if its really bad send them back

no, they should be treated as if they are an equal, the same law should be unforced as they use on everyone else

They should go to jail for their sentence and then be released back into Australia and not deported.

They can be deported if there countyr is safe, if not they can be sent to prison, as long as there proven guilty or have enough proof.

If they serve time for their specific crime and is trustable to be let out and live in our country and wants to stay, they have every right to as long as they obey the Australian laws.

In certain instances it seems appropriate, as an example if someone were to commit a terrorist act it's reasonable to deport them. However, if they commit manslaughter or attempt at murder they shouldn't be deported.

I believe if they become a citizen of Australia and adopt our rules they should be treated as Australian. So they will be treated as any other. However, if they have not received citizenship and have fommited a serious crime they should be deported. It also opens up the question as to what is classified as a serious crime.

Serious crimes should be punished, but deportation isn’t always just; the law should be fair and consistent.

Depends on the general context and if its safe for them to return to their country and if they arent full australian citizens.

One chance - depending on the crime... two chances and you're out, and that includes the growing 'white collar crime' of ripping off the disadvantaged and government money.

Regardless of their race or safety in previous country, yes they should but only if they are below a certain level of citizenship status, etc

Every immigrant should be deported if they commit a serious crime as well as the entire family who are directly associated with such a person- this will quickly eradicate the crime rate and sends a strong message to anyone who intends to commit a serious crime

Before the citizenship acquisition, immigrants should be deported if they commit rape, murder, etc. but only if they can be safely returned to their country of origin. Immigrants from war zones who cannot safely return should be tried and jailed in line with the Australian legal system instead.

I think no and yes because it depends on how serious the crime is. Also, I think they should just serve their time in this country and then be able to continue living in it but if it’s a serious crime then they should be deported.

No, Australia has a duty to accept assylum seekers and it would be inhumane to deport someone back if they are at serious risk. Such a law would also mean that in the case of an unlawful conviction an innocent person could face deportation.

Yes, but only if they have repeatedly committed such crimes. They should be treated like any other citizen first, then get deported if there is no signs of improvement.

it really depends on what the crime is, but also i think immigrants should be treated as all other citizens so they should be treated as everyone else who has been born and raised in aus would be, and if that means serving a sentence (not that i necissarily would agree with that on all basis', so be it).

It depends on the crime and the mental health of the individual and if it is safe for them to return to their country

No, only if they immigrated to Australia as an adult and it is safe for them to return to their country

yes if the crime was hateful , rape, murder, assault - if it was tax fraud etc treat them the same as we treat all the government people committing it

This should not be subject to Ministerial discretion. If the immigrant has citizenship, no. Should only occur as an option for heinous crimes and as sentence option for judge.

No, permanent residents and naturalised citizens should never be deported. They should answer for their crimes as any other Australian.

Depends on the crime and if they are a danger to society, if they have committed first degree murder or sexual violence

What is an immigrant? Temporary visa, then yes they should be deported. Permanent resident, then no they should not be.

It would depend on the nature and severity of the crime. Not automatic deportation just because you are an immigrant.

if you immigrate to this Nation and commit a serious offence such as Rape or murder, id go as far as execution

It is dependent on the crime, its severity and in which country it is committed. If the crime is committed in Australia the sentence should be carried out here.

Any crime from a foreigner that involves making an Australian a victim of any sort, serious or not should be up for instant deportment, no questions asked and if they have family .. well family can leave with them or accept that the way it is when you break our laws. No soft treatment for foreign criminals, ands we should be wasting tax payers money housing and feeding them in our prisons.

If they have entered the country illegally, they should be deported however, if they have come into the country to commit a crime, they should be deported. We also should not accept immigrants that we are unable to house.

no, they need to serve their time in jail but if done more than once they should then be deported back to their home country

No should also find ways to rehabilitate the individual and focus on mental health and physical health everyone deserves a chance we don’t own the land however if one has raped or killed I do feel as though the death sentence is to be put in place

They should be deported if they entered the country illegally and it is safe for them to return. If it is unsafe for them to return they should serve their sentence in the country.

No, providing they have lived in Australia for a period of 7 years or longer, or they have gained citizenship. If this is inapplicable, then they can be eligible for deportation.

It depends on the crime, if it's putting a large amount of people in danger to have them in the country then yes, but if its serious but wont be putting people in possible danger to have them around just have them treated as any other Australian citizen and place them in prison or other legal actions.

No, only if the crime is serious like murder or rape. If it is something like drug trafficking, rehabilitation programs should take place to help redeem themselves.