The Australian Government deeply regrets the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
The Government had hoped that Indonesia would show mercy to these
young men, who have worked hard since their arrests to rehabilitate
themselves and improve the lives of other prisoners.
They committed a serious crime.
Lengthy prison terms would have been an appropriate punishment.
In jail, Andrew Chan brought comfort and hope to others and Myuran
Sukumaran shared his skills to give prisoners the chance of a better
life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
Australia respects Indonesia's sovereignty, but deeply regrets that
Indonesia could not extend the mercy it so often seeks for its own
citizens.
We will withdraw our Ambassador for consultations once the men's bodies have been returned to the Chan and Sukumaran families.
Ministerial visits will remain suspended.
Media releases
- Executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. 29 April 2015
- Statement on Chan and Sukumaran. 25 April 2015
- Jakarta Administrative Court verdicts regarding Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. 6 April 2015
Related transcripts
- ABC 7.30 Report, Canberra - interview with Leigh Sales. 28 April 2015
- Channel 10, The Project. 28 April 2015
- ABC Radio National Breakfast - interview with Alison Carabine. Subjects: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Nepal earthquake. 28 April 2015
- Sunrise, Sydney - interview with Samantha Armytage and Andrew O'Keefe. Subjects: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Nepal earthquake. 28 April 2015
- Sky News First Edition - Interview with David Lipson. Subjects: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Nepal earthquake 28 April 2015
- Today Show, Sydney - Interview with Karl Sefanovic. Subjects: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Nepal earthquake 28 April 2015
- Triple M, Sydney, interview with Matty Johns, Gus Worland & Mark Geyer. 27 April 2015
- MMM Hot Breakfast - interview with Eddie Maguire and Luke Darcy. 27 April 2015
- 2GB, Sydney - interview with Alan Jones . 27 April 2015
- 3AW Mornings - interview with Neil Mitchell . 27 April 2015
- Press conference - Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices, Sydney. 27 April 2015
- Press conference - NATO headquarters. Subjects: Australia-NATO Enhanced Partnership, Afghanistan, Russia, Ukraine, Da'esh, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, People smuggling, MH17. 24 April 2015
- Joint Press Conference with French Foreign Minister Fabius. Subjects: Franco-Australian relationship, Centenary of ANZAC, Prime Minister visit, terrorism, defence cooperation, climate change, Free Trade Agreement, Charlie Hebdo, Indonesia, working holiday visas. 23 April 2015
