'This case is of public interest': Fijian court denies bail for husband charged with murder of Australian wife

Following his releasefound murder to be the cause of Ms Downes's death.

In his first court appearance in Suva today Mr Lusaka appeared before Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama without lawyers while refusing the services of local public defenders.The case was adjourned until the next hearing on August 26.During a July visit to Fiji, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said:"I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Australian woman Jennifer Downes in Fiji".

"The Australian government has zero-tolerance for violence against women and their children, both at home and abroad." "We are deeply committed to working with Pacific governments, women's organisations and communities to end violence against women and children."

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