"We take mistreatment of journalists seriously, as do all who take democracy seriously," he said in a statement shared by the US Embassy in Canberra.The Ambassador continued: "We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting journalists and guaranteeing equal justice under law for all. Australia’s 7NEWS cameraman Tim Myers being hit by police officers while covering protests outside the White House. Photo Tim Meyer grew up in Australia as an “MK” (Missionary Kid), first going to Australia in the mid-1970s. Yup, we got a few Romac balance balancers on hand. "We are in discussion with the State Department and they have offered assistance to identify where the complaint should be targeted. "Cabinet minister Greg Hunt said the federal government was always concerned about the wellbeing of Australians overseas.

"Earlier, the US Ambassador to Australia responded to the footage of police assaulting Channel Seven journalists outside the White House.In a statement posted to Twitter, Arthur B Culvahouse jnr wrote that "freedom of the press is a right Australians and Americans hold dear". "Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the attack as troubling and has asked for an investigation.Mr Morrison has spoken to Seven to check on the crew's welfare and offer his government's support, should they wish to pursue a formal complaint against police through the Australian embassy.He also ordered the embassy to investigate the incident and register Australia's "strong concerns" with local authorities.Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese condemned the attack, saying they were simply doing their jobs. In 1983 Tim returned to the United States for College and majored in Church Music. 7NEWS US Correspondent Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers have been caught up in a stampede as police violently cleared an anti-racism protest in Washington D.C. The incident occurred while Amelia Brace, the US correspondent for 7News Australia, and her cameraman Tim Myers were covering the protests live on air. Australia is launching an investigation after 7 News Australia reporter Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were brutally attacked by police officers in Lafayette Park across from the White House as they SHOCKING: to see members of the media also taking direct, *intentional* punches and swings from police as they cleared the streets of protesters outside the White House. Seven Network correspondent Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were in Washington DC's Lafayette Square on June 1 covering protests when Park Police began aggressively clearing the area. Australian Ambassador to the US Arthur Sinodinos said on Tuesday he was "aware of the treatment" inflicted on Amelia Brace and Tim Myers.Brace was clubbed with a truncheon and Myers hit with a riot shield and punched in the face while covering peaceful protests in Washington DC's Lafayette Square on Monday.Brace told Sunrise on Wednesday morning that the pair were feeling flat and "a bit worse for wear" after the adrenaline had worn off.She has bruising across her shoulders and welts from the rubber bullets, likening her injuries to being shot too closely with a paintball gun. Australia is launching an investigation after 7 News Australia reporter Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were brutally attacked by police officers in Lafayette Park across from the … msn back to msn home news. "In a democratic society the role of the media is critical, and it's important the media are able to report on events, including crises such as we're seeing in the United States, free from harassment," he told reporters. "The violence that has occurred towards members of the media is completely unacceptable.