George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

We will leave comment to Mr Greste's family and his legal team on the question of an appeal against the conviction and sentence. It is unclear how long any process of appeal might take. The Australian government will be lodging a formal request imminently with President el-Sisi, seeking his intervention in the matter. Might I say—and I am sure I say so on behalf of all honourable senators—that our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Greste, his family, his friends and his colleagues at this most distressing time.