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Australia appoints people smuggling ambassador

Australia has announced the appointment of an ambassador for people smuggling issues.

The Foreign Minister Alexander Downer announced the new position as the People Smuggling conference comes to a close in Bali.

Mr.Downer says the appointment underlines Australia's strong commitment to combatting illegal migration and people smuggling.

The new ambassador is to be a senior Australian diplomat, John Buckley.

28/02/2002 18:15:34 | ABC Radio Australia News

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