James Sutherland insists Australia had no alternative but to cancel the tour. We have left no stone unturned in trying to ensure the tour could proceed as planned but at the end of the day the safety and security of our employees must come first.

I resolve to finish this work before I go home.

Senator Allen was one reason he made up his mind to go to Washington. He'd like to get some of the windbags out of our way and line up our ducks.

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