Timor-Leste: Wife of East Timor's P.M. Slams Australia

May 16, 2014 | Emma Alberici, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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EMMA ALBERICI, PRESENTER: East Timor's former first lady has slammed Australia's handling of its relationship with the struggling nation as both countries fight in The Hague over a $40 billion oil and gas treaty.

Kirsty Sword Gusmao, a prominent aid worker and wife of East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao is currently visiting Australia.

The court case includes allegations that Australia spied on East Timor during treaty negotiations.