Today
Assange wins right to appeal extradition to US
It could be many months until the appeal is heard, and then that decision could be taken to the UK Supreme Court.
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- Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
This Month
High Court might rule on Assange extradition
Two judges at the High Court in London are set to rule on whether the court is satisfied by US assurances that Julian Assange, 52, would not face the death penalty.
- Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
April
‘Seize the moment’, Assange’s family urges Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said comments President Joe Biden on whether the US might drop its prosecution of Julian Assange were “encouraging”.
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- Andrew Tillett
March
‘His health is very risky’: Assange’s brother fears for his life
After returning from London and Washington, where he fought for US political support, the brother of Julian Assange warned the health of the imprisoned Wikileaks founder is declining.
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- Tom Richardson
Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition to US
London’s High Court said the US must provide further assurances by April 16 that Julian Assange would not face the death penalty.
- Michael Holden and Sam Tobin
February
Assange too sick to attend last-ditch bid to halt US extradition
The imprisoned Australian founder of Wikileaks did not attend a high-stakes court hearing in London. But his supporters turned out in force.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
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PM’s support for Assange wins praise from jailed Aussie’s wife
Ahead of a make-or-break court hearing next week, Stella Assange says she hopes Australia’s political track record will sway her husband’s American pursuers.
- Hans van Leeuwen
November 2023
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- Investigation
- AFR Magazine
The bizarre group of politicians who flew economy to free Assange
Barnaby Joyce, who says he doesn’t “terribly like” Julian Assange, is in an alliance of odd political bedfellows campaigning for the WikiLeaks editor’s release.
- James Curran
July 2023
Assange makes his presence felt at AUSMIN talks
In a rare show of friction between the US and Australia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says American “sensitivities” about Julian Assange need to be considered amid pressure for the Wikileaks founder to be freed.
- Andrew Tillett
May 2023
Assange lawyers open to plea deal for Wikileaks founder’s freedom
Stella Assange says a “political solution” is needed to end her husband’s incarceration, as Anthony Albanese says he has lobbied US and UK leaders.
- Andrew Tillett
Dutton’s surprise backing of Assange lifts supporters’ hopes
Advocates for Julian Assange want Australia to push for the Wikileaks’ founder’s freedom when US President Joe Biden visits later this month.
- Andrew Tillett
January 2023
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Letters: Chris Bowen out of touch on Sun Cable
Sun Cable’s voluntary administration; energy transition; duck-shooting in Victoria; Netanyahu’s new coalition; vitamins as a mosquito repellent; Julian Assange’s fate.
November 2022
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Letters: How to meet our energy needs
Angus Taylor, Narrabri gas and energy prices; Taronga Zoo lions; Qantas’ COVID policies; ISIS brides v Julian Assange; Melbourne Uni wage theft; King Charles on $5 note.
July 2022
China needs to ‘pay a price’ if it doesn’t change: ex US spy chief
Former head of the National Security Agency Michael Rogers says China shouldn’t be treated as an adversary, but is worried it will be if Beijing doesn’t shift.
- Andrew Tillett
June 2022
- Opinion
- Assange saga
Julian Assange is far from an angel but he should be treated fairly
The idea that Britain’s courts can be used for a proxy vendetta against an irksome exposer of nefarious state activities should alarm anyone who wants to live in a free country.
- Philip Johnston
- Analysis
- Assange saga
Albanese forced to confront an Assange headache
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has to juggle tensions between calls for Julian Assange’s freedom and simmering US anger at the WikiLeaks founder.
- Andrew Tillett
Australia to continue offering Assange help as UK orders extradition
Britain’s Home Secretary ordered the extradition of the Wikileaks founder to the US to face charges of spying - a move he has fought to avoid for a decade.
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- Jill Lawless
April 2022
Judge approves Assange extradition, sends decision to UK government
British Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to allow Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the United States, which could end a stand-off that has lasted years.
- Jill Lawless
