Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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.

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.

if they plan to stay a while then give them the fair trial and the sentence they deserve, if not then yes deport them

yes depending on the crime for instance terrorism they should be deported only if there country is safe

No, if it was minor, however, if it was a threat to the national security or the welfare of the community then deportation should be in effect immediately

yeah but after they finished serving their sentnence. And only if it was a bad crime

Depends if there a Australian Citizen or not

No, they should serve their sentence and continue their life like any other person.

It depends on many factors like the state of their other country, how long they have been in Australia, the crime they committed and the punishment they will face.

If they will be prosecuted there, but everyone from anywhere should receive equal punishment for their crimes.

I think this should be on a case by case basis. There may be circumstances where Australia is a better/safer place for them to be once they’re rehabilitated.

It depends if they have children

Depends on what they did and how long they have been here

if they are not an australian citizen, yes. if they are an australian citizen, no. they belong here now and serve sentence here

Yes, unless their country is still in a state of poverty, war, etc.

If they have lived in Australia for more than 5 years than No but if they have lived in Australia for less than 5 years they should be deported if safe to do so.

Depends on their visa status and the type of crime committed

I think immigrants should be treated the same as any other citizen.

No let them serve their time and stay

They should be given time in gaol like all other Australians

they should go to the same amount of respect as others

Yes and no depending on the crime and how many people it effected

yes and no, it depends on what kind of crime it is, how bad it is and how many people it effected. if they can get back to their country safely, yes.

Yes and No. Determine this on a case by case basis by examining whether the person is consistent with the countries values or not.

If they have committed multiple seriosu offences and are not rehabilitatable

Yes, but only if they have lived in Australia for less than 10 years, are over 21 years of of age and have family support in their own country

I feel they should be deported if they have entered this country illegally and if there home country is safe to re entered if not then they should face the proper sentence.

Neutral. Depends on case by case.

Only if they commit murder or rape

Depends on the crime. Sex offenders should be deported

if its terrorism or murder yes. Anything else just put them in prison.

Yes, if their country is unsafe relocate elsewhere

Not if they grew up here, makes no sense if Australia taught them the cunningly way to send them to a country where they know no one

Yes, once crime is committed send them on their way, tax payers money is worth more spent else where than on housing them in jail

Yes if they do so during a probation period prior to becoming a citizen

Only murder nothing less

No, they should be sentenced the same as an Australian.

No, they should finish serving their sentence

No, they should be treated the same as a citizen who commits a crime

Yes. But only if they enter our country illegally. Australian taxpayers shouldn’t have to keep them in our prisons

Citizens no Residents and visa holders yes

No, not if they are now an Australian Citizen, or if they were born and raised in Australia.

Depending on definition of "serious crime" and danger to society

They should be able to choose if they want to serve time here or at home