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Who are the Bali Nine?
The Bali Nine were nine Australians who were convicted for their roles in a drug smuggling ring in 2005.
- Andrew Chan and four others were arrested at Denpasar Airport on 17 April 2005. Scott Rush, Michael Czugaj, Renae Lawrence and Martin Stephens had 8.3kg of heroin strapped to their bodies.
- Myuran Sukumaran, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, Si Yi Chen and Matthew Norman were arrested at a hotel in Kuta.
What happened to the Bali Nine?
Chen, Czugaj, Norman, Rush and Stephen were sentenced to life. The former three had their sentences reduced to 20 years, with all five returning to Australia on Sunday.
What have the members of the Bali Nine said since repatriation?
“The welfare of the men is a priority; they will need time and support, and we hope and trust our media and community will make allowance for this.”
What have politicians said about the repatriation of members of the Bali Nine?
- Anthony Albanese thanked Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto “for his act of compassion” in releasing the five men.
- Education Minister Jason Clare told ABC: “These men committed a very serious crime — drug trafficking — and they have done serious time; 19 years in an Indonesian prison. They lost a big chunk of their lives for the crimes committed.”
- Liberal senator Hollie Hughes told Sky News: “I feel very badly for families who had children or loved ones lost to heroin addiction, which was what these drug smugglers were trying to bring back to our country.”
With additional reporting from Agence France-Presse and the Australian Associated Press