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I want to keep my Australian identity and avoid getting involved in faction fighting,
he told ... told Indonesia Expat
I'm much freer here than I would be in an Australian jail, though logically it would be better for my parents,
Stephens said in his last interview in 2020..jpg)
The men will have the opportunity to continue their personal rehabilitation and reintegration in Australia,
Mr Albanese noted
Indonesia would respect any decision taken by Australia when the prisoners returned home, including if the group was granted a pardon,
Mr Yusril said earlierAustralia shares Indonesia's concern about the serious problem illicit drugs represents,
Albanese said
The government will continue to cooperate with Indonesia to counter narcotics trafficking and transnational crime,
he told reportersAustralia respects Indonesia’s sovereignty and legal processes and we appreciate Indonesia’s compassionate consideration of this matter,
Albanese said
We would like to convey our deep appreciation to the government of Indonesia for its cooperation to facilitate the men's return to Australia on humanitarian grounds,
Albanese said
The Australian Government can confirm that Australian citizens, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, and Michael Czugaj have returned to Australia,
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement
These Australians served more than 19 years in prison in Indonesia. It was time for them to come home,
Albanese saidIf the Indonesian government asks the Australian government to repatriate Indonesian prisoners in Australia, they have an obligation to consider it.”
Earlier this month, while discussing the proposal that was before the Australians, Mahendra said
If you suspect Chan and/or the couriers are carrying drugs at the time of their departure, please take whatever action you deem necessary.”
They named Chan as the ringleader and told the IndonesiansOur sovereignty is being ripped [to shreds].”
One firebrand international law professor said of the potential dealWhen I received a call from the Australian government authorities that Scott had been detained in Indonesia for attempting to export heroin, I was speechless, sickened to the gut,
he told the ABC’s Australian Story in 2006.What has he extracted in relation for the deal? What is Australia giving up in relation to the deal? How much is it going to cost the Australian taxpayer?”
she askedWhat’s incredible is that we got it landed.”
One ofThe five men committed serious offences, serving over 19 years in prison in Indonesia,
they said