Alexander Downer says Australia has done nothing wrong in attempts to extradite Julian Moti. (File photo)
Last Update: Tuesday, October 3, 2006. 10:00am (AEST)

Downer defends Moti extradition attempts

Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says Australia has done everything correctly in its attempt to extradite the Solomon Islands Attorney-General to face sex abuse charges.

Mr Downer says Julian Moti is hiding in the Solomon Islands High Commission in Papua New Guinea.

The PNG Government has accused Australia of not following proper procedure in seeking to extradite Mr Moti, but Mr Downer says that is not true.

"No, no not at all, we've followed the procedures in the appropriate way," he said.

"The court has now given its order, the only thing that's missing is Mr Moti and if he's still in the Solomon Islands High Commission, he should be handed over to the Papua New Guinea authorities."