Australia Archive May 2007

Charles Ashley warns Moti critics

A local Lawyer Charles Ashley has come out strong against certain media reports which he claims are spreading untruths about the suspended attorney general, Julian Moti.

Moti issue a diplomatic blunder: Australian academic

A Senior Research fellow with the Australia National University, Greg Fry, stated in an interview with radio New Zealand that the Moti issue has become a political blunder.

Calls for resignation a mockery to democracy: Sogavare

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has stated that the call for his resignation by the Opposition MP Edward Huniehu, over the Moti affair, was ridiculous.

The Courts should decide on Moti's fate: Downer

The Foreign Minister of Australia Alexander Downer stated in a recent interview with Radio Australia that the Courts, and not politicians, should decide on Moti's case.

Australian aid increases as relations strain

The aid budget announced by Mr Downer maintains funding for the Solomon Islands at $224 million, an increase of $4 million from the previous year.

Moti will leave if fresh evidence presented: PM

The Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has stated very clearly in yesterday's press conference that Moti will only leave if fresh evidence were presented.

We must oppose the appointment: Huniehu

Outspoken Member of Parliament for East Are Are Edward Huniehu has called on civil servants and politicians to oppose the re appointment of Julian Moti.

Do not manipulate the system: TSI

Transparency Solomon Islands has come out strong against government's intention to lift Julian Moti's suspension.

Fono accuses government of interference

In a recent radio interview with the ABC, Opposition Leader Fred Fono has accused Manasseh Sogavare of gross interference.

Moti suspension will not be lifted: Anderson

The Chairman of the Public Service Commission Edmund Anderson stated that his office has not lifted the suspension order of Julian Moti.

Moti is unfit for the job: Fono

The Opposition leader is again calling on the government to seriously reconsider going ahead with its plans to lift Julian Moti's suspension.

Moti to be reinstated as Attorney General

Dr John Roughan stated that Mr. Moti's suspension order, as Attorney General, will be lifted within the next two weeks.

Moti's alleged appointment is false

News of Julian Moti's appointment, which was aired on the ABC radio last night, is not true.

Repatriate Moti: Fono

Opposition leader Fred Fono has again called on the government to repatriate Julian Moti as he is a stumbling block to any attempt to mend relations with Canberra.

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