Australian man facing execution in Singapore

Australian parliamentarians have joined the fight to save an Australian man facing execution in Singapore.

Nguyen Tuong Van, 23, received a mandatory death sentence after he was caught in Changi Airport carrying almost 400g of heroin.

His only realistic hope is an appeal to Singapore's President for clemency. Only six people have been successful in the past.

Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said the Government would make representations to Singaporean authorities.

The trial heard Nguyen agreed to act as a drug courier to help pay his twin brother's A$30,000 ($34,000) legal debts.