[philman_36]

“Sure, we can help you, but Alexander Downer is off limits.”
Doesn’t sound much like cooperation, does it?

Another way of looking at it is that they are saying that Downer is no longer in a position where he can block the release of damaging information.

Just something to think about.

[ETCM]

Possibly, but I doubt it. Downer is a highly beloved figure in Australia. It’s also unlikely he acted without the knowledge of the Aussie government. No way they give him up in my opinion.