AUSTRALIA: Canberra accused of bullying over East Timor oil and gas
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An insider in the six year negotiation between Australia and East Timor over oil and gas resources has accused Canberra of bullying and blackmail in dealing with the new state. The Australian journalist Paul Cleary served as an adviser to the East Timor government during the border negotiations over the seabed resources in the Timor Sea. He says Australia's initial demands to the major share of the resources would have made East Timor a permanent beggar state - completely dependent on aid.
Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Paul Cleary, author of 'Shakedown - Australia's grab for Timor oil'
