'Substantial breakthrough' in cases of two Australians on death row in Vietnam

Two Australians who were facing the death penalty in Vietnam have been granted clemency following an appeal by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

"The families have been informed and they're very relieved," he said.

The prime minister said Australia was building a "strong relationship" with its southeast Asian partners, andHe said the government also made representations on behalf of another case, with the government seeking an international prison transfer.

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Two Australians granted clemency in VietnamPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says two Australian citizens who faced the death penalty in Vietnam have now been granted clemency.
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