Developments have included: that Mr Abbott’s remarks were misreported; the original tip-off came via Tony Hodges, one of the PM's media advisors (who has since resigned); accusations of a media beat-up of violence; a shoe lost by Ms Gillard was returned after suggestions of an ebay auction; a go-between was named followed by strong denials.
Entre otros sucesos, circuló que las declaraciones de Abbott fueron malinterpretadas: el soplo sobre el cierre de la Embajada habría partido de Tony Hodges, uno de los consejeros de medios de la primera ministra. Hodges dimitió tras el incidente.