Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says she has appealed to "every level of the Egyptian government" for the release of Peter Greste, whose verdict is due to be heard tomorrow.
The Australian journalist and two Al Jazeera colleagues are among 20 accused in a trial that has triggered international outrage amid fears of growing media restrictions in Egypt.
Egyptian prosecutors have demanded the maximum penalty of 15 to 25 years in jail for all defendants.
more: Bishop pushes for Greste release ahead of verdict
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says she has appealed to "every level of the Egyptian government" for the release of Peter Greste, whose verdict is due to be heard tomorrow.
The Australian journalist and two Al Jazeera colleagues are among 20 accused in a trial that has triggered international outrage amid fears of growing media restrictions in Egypt.
Egyptian prosecutors have demanded the maximum penalty of 15 to 25 years in jail for all defendants.
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