Downer to stay in London for rest of year

Attorney-General George Brandis has denied he's seeking an appointment to London to take over from Alexander Downer as high commissioner to the United Kingdom.

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Published 31 May 2017 12:18pm

Source: AAP

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Alexander Downer will remain Australia's high commissioner to the United Kingdom until the end of 2017, ending speculation about the imminent appointment of Attorney-General George Brandis.

Mr Downer, a former foreign minister in the Howard government, took up the London-based three-year role in May 2014.

Senator Brandis told a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday he had not discussed the posting with the prime minister or foreign minister.

Asked if he was seeking appointment to London, Senator Brandis said: "No".

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