Q&A recap: The heart-rending moment the audience were told the Bali nine duo's execution could be delayed

By Neil McMahon
Updated April 28 2015 - 5:23pm, first published 12:41pm
Q&A host Tony Jones at one point read out news that suggested the Bali nine execution would be delayed. Photo: ABC - Q&A
Q&A host Tony Jones at one point read out news that suggested the Bali nine execution would be delayed. Photo: ABC - Q&A
'I think we have to be very careful' ... Labor's Tanya Plibersek cautioned against jumping to the conclusion that the upcoming execution was to be delayed. Photo: ABC
'I think we have to be very careful' ... Labor's Tanya Plibersek cautioned against jumping to the conclusion that the upcoming execution was to be delayed. Photo: ABC
"We must not close that embassy" ... Ambassador to the Holy See and former deputy PM Tim Fischer warned against breaking down diplomatic relations with Indonesia if the executions go ahead. Photo: ABC
"We must not close that embassy" ... Ambassador to the Holy See and former deputy PM Tim Fischer warned against breaking down diplomatic relations with Indonesia if the executions go ahead. Photo: ABC
The Q&A panel discussed some big issues, including capital punishment, memories of war and same-sex marriage. Photo: ABC
The Q&A panel discussed some big issues, including capital punishment, memories of war and same-sex marriage. Photo: ABC

It's a program that often makes news. But on Monday night, the ABC's Q&A found itself in the business of breaking it - and for a short, ultimately confusing moment had its audience pausing for a sharp intake of breath.

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