FED:PM sets up taskforce for Aus kidnap victim

AAP General News (Australia)
12-06-2011
FED:PM sets up taskforce for Aus kidnap victim

The federal government has established a consular taskforce to deal with the kidnapping
of an Australian man in the southern Philippines.

53-year-old WARREN RODWELL was kidnapped from his home in the seaside town if Ipil
on Mindanao island by several armed men.

Prime Minister JULIA GILLARD says the federal government is providing consular support
to Mr RODWELL's family and the Australian embassy in the Philippines is working with authorities.

Mr RODWELL and his Filipina wife run a shop in the town.

No one has claimed responsibility for the abduction.

AAP RTV lpm/rl/sw

KEYWORD: PHIL RODWELL GILLARD (CANBERRA)

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