Australian diplomat's partner arrested in Wellington for violent altercation, diplomatic immunity waived.
On September 29, an Australian diplomat's partner was arrested in Wellington, New Zealand, after a violent altercation. The individual, who allegedly used homophobic slurs during the arrest, initially had diplomatic immunity but had it waived by the Australian government at the request of New Zealand police to allow charges to be filed. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs emphasized that officials and their families must respect local laws.
October 09, 2024
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