How freedom for Julian Assange is a quiet triumph for Anthony Albanese
The prime minister was central to paving the way for the Wikileaks founder’s release in a timely riposte to criticism of his leadership and styleGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese had more than one reason to relish the moment he could declare Julian Assange was home.His primary interest was the most obvious one. Albanese has advocated for Assange for years, long before he began doing so forcefully and in public, initially as opposition leader and then as prime minister. Continue reading...

The prime minister was central to paving the way for the Wikileaks founder’s release in a timely riposte to criticism of his leadership and style
Anthony Albanese had more than one reason to relish the moment he could declare Julian Assange was home.
His primary interest was the most obvious one. Albanese has advocated for Assange for years, long before he began doing so forcefully and in public, initially as opposition leader and then as prime minister. Continue reading...