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

I mentioned, in response to the primary question, the many entreaties on behalf of by the Prime Minister and senior ministers. One of my representations to the Indonesian government was to the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Mr Purdijatno. Last Friday I received a response to my letter to Minister Purdijatno. The minister acknowledged the Australian government's rising concern. However, I am afraid I must inform the Senate that the letter was discouraging. It confirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to enforcing its national laws, which we understand to be a reaffirmation of the current intention of the Indonesian government to proceed with the executions.