Australians overseas could become business 'scapegoats'

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Updated July 20, 2009 20:57:09

An international-risk expert says it's likely Australians doing business overseas will increasingly find themselves being used as 'scapegoats' for companies losing money because of the global economic downturn.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Lawyer for Australian detained in Dubai Martin Amad; managing director of Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Bob Broadfoot

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