'A bit rough' to kick her out: Dutton

Peter Dutton has denied any wrongdoing over his decision to intervene in the visa of an au pair

Peter Dutton has denied any wrongdoing over his decision to intervene in the visa of an au pair Source: AAP

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Peter Dutton defied advice from a senior Australian Border Force official when he personally intervened to stop the young woman from deportation after being lobbied by AFL boss Gillon McLachlan.

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