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polite_gandalf

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Downer ignored Aussie in Dubai gaol...
Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:49pm

because he couldn't afford the fee.

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Alexander Downer
Emails raise questions over Downer's lobbying for jailed Australians
Foreign Correspondent
By Eric Campbell

An email exchange obtained by the ABC has raised more questions about the involvement of former foreign minister Alexander Downer in the case of two Australian property executives jailed in Dubai.

The ABC's Foreign Correspondent program revealed last night that Mr Downer, while working as a consultant for hire, had written to the country's Crown Prince in 2009 seeking bail for one of the Australians, Matt Joyce.

The approach involved a negotiation of a success fee, estimated at $60,000.

Controversially his letter - delivered by the Australian Embassy - made no mention of the other Australian defendant, Marcus Lee, who says he was ignored because he could not afford the fee.

Mr Downer has said that he was not aware of Mr Lee's case, but an email exchange obtained by the ABC suggests Mr Downer's firm had been specifically requested to lobby on behalf of both Australians.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-02/imprisoned-australian-lashes-out-at-alexan...

And this nice person has just been rewarded with a cushy post as ambassador in London.

« Last Edit: Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 9:11pm by polite_gandalf »

A resident Islam critic who claims to represent western values said:
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Outlawing the enemy's uniform - hijab, islamic beard - is not depriving one's own people of their freedoms.

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Re: Downer ignored Aussie in Saudi gaol...
Reply #1 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:58pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:49pm:

The approach involved a negotiation of a success fee, estimated at $60,000.

Controversially his letter - delivered by the Australian Embassy - made no mention of the other Australian defendant, Marcus Lee, who says he was ignored because he could not afford the fee.

At least Downer has stuck to his capitalist principles in life after politics.

...btw it was an Emirates prison not Saudi.

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 74452 Gender:	Re: Downer ignored Aussie in Saudi gaol... Reply #2 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:06pm Good to know that our newest Ambassador is there to look after all Australians ... imagine if they had chosen one who only looked after his own interests instead?
Back to top	Our esteemed leader: I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus. IP Logged

polite_gandalf Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20027 Canberra Gender:	Re: Downer ignored Aussie in Dubai gaol... Reply #3 - Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 9:12pm True Colours wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:58pm: btw it was an Emirates prison not Saudi. thanks - title has been fixed
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Re: Downer ignored Aussie in Dubai gaol...
Reply #4 - Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 7:26am

Mr Downer said he was not specifically aware of Mr Lee's case, but the firm Downer is employed by had been requested to lobby on behalf of both Australians. It's fair to assume that Downer was told about Mr Joyce but not Mr Lee. Downer has done nothing wrong - he did what he was paid to do. Go cry over something else, Leftards.

Scott Morrison DID wipe the floor with Bull Shitten!!!

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Reply #5 - Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 8:49am

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 7:26am:

It's fair to assume that Downer was told about Mr Joyce but not Mr Lee

its fair to assume you have no idea what you are on about. Grin

You just said his firm was his firm was requested to
represent both
... the only logical assumption is that he knew of both.

Our esteemed leader:
I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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Re: Downer ignored Aussie in Dubai gaol...
Reply #6 - Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 9:04am

John Smith wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 8:49am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 7:26am:

It's fair to assume that Downer was told about Mr Joyce but not Mr Lee

its fair to assume you have no idea what you are on about. Grin

You just said his firm was his firm was requested to
represent both
... the only logical assumption is that he knew of both.

... and Downer does as he's told by the firm he is employed by. He isn't Foreign Minister anymore and isn't responsible for every Australian in prison abroad. He does his job and that's it, especially when it comes to dealing with the Royal family over there. I guess you don't have a job, or else you'd understand that.

Scott Morrison DID wipe the floor with Bull Shitten!!!

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