The cancellation of the US president’s visit to Australia for the newly formed Quad alliance should be seen a timely warning that our perceived strong relationship with the US is fragile.
From the Archives, 1994: Skase has his freedom - and a story to sell
From the Archives, 1994: Skase has his freedom - and a story to sell
By Peter Ellingsen and Malcolm Maiden
December 17, 2020 9.23am
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FREED SKASE WANTS TO SELL STORY
Christopher Skase talks with the press along with his wife Pixie, centre, and step-daughter Amanda Larkins.
Credit:AP
Peter Ellingsen, European correspondent
The day after a Spanish appeal court freed him, thwarting a costly Australian Government extradition campaign, the fugitive bankrupt Mr Christopher Skase made it clear he would apply for Spanish citizenship and make money out of his imprisonment.