An international human rights organisation is criticising the Australian government's response to the execution of four pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's military, accusing Canberra of being a ""laggard"" and out of step with its allies.
Kirin is the parent company of Lion, which boasts Australian brews including Tooheys, Furphy, XXXX and Little Creatures. Its departure from Myanmar has been both praised and criticised.
Australia's Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong's signal comes after after hundreds of NGOs called on her to take stronger action by imposing targeted sanctions, among a suite of other measures.
Before the election, Penny Wong said Australia cannot be a bystander and called for sanctions. Now activists want her to take concrete actions as the military burns villages.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong has called for the immediate release of Australian academic Sean Turnell who is facing charges of breaking the Official Secrets Art in Myanmar.