The fight for Dan Duggan - Part 2: The extradition battle

The fight for Dan Duggan - Part 2: The extradition battle

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April 26, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 1894

About this episode

The episode discusses the extradition battle of Dan Duggan and the geopolitical implications surrounding his case.

Dan Duggan’s case is now an extradition battle. Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus approved the Australian citizen’s extradition to the United States and the Federal Court has rejected the latest attempt to stop it. Duggan’s supporters say this is no longer just a legal case – they believe it’s also shaped by geopolitics and the growing rivalry between the United States and China, and by Australia’s willingness to go along with Washington. Today, journalist Michael Sainsbury, and Saffrine Duggan, on why the Australian government signed off on Duggan’s extradition, what he could face in the United States, and why his supporters say he has become caught in something much bigger than one man. This is part two of a two-part episode.   If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Saffrine Duggan and journalist and member of the Free Dan Duggan campaign Michael Sainsbury. Photo:  AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Sainsbury, Saffrine Duggan

Topics covered

  • extradition
  • geopolitics
  • legal case
  • Australia
  • United States
  • China
  • Dan Duggan

Keywords

  • Dan Duggan
  • extradition
  • Mark Dreyfus
  • geopolitics
  • Australia
  • United States
  • China
  • Michael Sainsbury
  • Saffrine Duggan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free Dan Duggan campaign, Australian government, United States, China, 7am, Solstice Media

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