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Dominic Giannini

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

A deal to bring home Bali Nine members could soon be reached as transfer details are ironed out. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring could soon return to Australia under a draft deal struck with Indonesia as both sides laud goodwill.

There was hope a final deal could be reached as soon as possible, Indonesia's minister for law Yusril Ihza Mahendra said in a joint press conference after meeting with Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in Jakarta on Tuesday.

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