article_snippet.sent: I would like to say that an execution is not a pleasant thing.
article_snippet.sent: Therefore, I would like to offer my condolences, on the execution of those who were on the death row, to their families, to their home countries. '
article_snippet.sent: Whatever people think of the death penalty, whatever people think of drug crime, the fact is that these two families have suffered an appalling tragedy and I'm sure that every Australian's thoughts and prayers will be with these two families at this time.'
article_snippet.sent: What Australians need to do is campaign against the death penalty wherever it exists.'
article_snippet.sent: The executions by firing squad occurred at 3:25am AEST on Wednesday evening and came despite months of pressure from Mr Abbott's.
article_snippet.sent: Following The executions by firing squad, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said: 'Indonesia has not just robbed two young men of their lives but robbed Indonesia of two examples of the strengths of Indonesia justice system.'
article_snippet.sent: Greens Leader Christine Milne said: 'The lives of these two Australians have been ended by firing squad at the direction of the government.
article_snippet.sent: We in Australia must continue to advocate for an end to capital punishment.'
article_snippet.sent: Immediately following The executions by firing squad, parliamentary secretary Steven Ciobo tweeted: 'There are few greater displays of abuse of power and regressive thinking than the death penalty #RIP', tweeted.
article_snippet.sent: parliamentary secretary Steven Ciobo was joined by western Sydney backbencher Fiona Scott, who said: 'The death penalty is barbaric and inhumane torture.
article_snippet.sent: (right) opposition to The executions by firing squad .
article_snippet.sent: But of course, should The executions by firing squad proceed in the manner that I anticipate, of course there will be have to be consequences.