Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has successfully advocated for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has returned to Australia after 14 years. Albanese expressed his desire to bring Assange home as soon as possible, and welcomed the news of his release by U.S. authorities. Assange landed in Australia on June 26 and was greeted by Albanese, who spoke to him upon his arrival. Assange received a hero's welcome. Albanese addressed the nation's parliament, stating that the espionage case against Assange had 'dragged on far too long'.
Julian Assange landed today in Australia a free man. He arrived to what the NYT described as "a hero's welcome." Australia's full political spectrum demanded his release. The first call Assange received on landing was from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to welcome him home. https://t.co/TGpdXnzT81
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the nation’s parliament that the espionage case against Julian Assange had “dragged on far too long” during an address on Wednesday, June 26. Albanese added that he is pleased that Assange "is on his way home to Australia" https://t.co/gkIwO3Iigk
Australian PM Anthony Albanese spoke to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on his return to his home in the country (Photo source: Anthony Albanese/ X) 🗞️ Catch the day's latest news and updates ➠ https://t.co/CCGPec6H6M https://t.co/d0mlZVUkV8
Australian PM Anthony Albanese spoke to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on his return to his home in the country (Photo source: Anthony Albanese/ X) https://t.co/PdFui1MoNe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese details speaking to Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder arrives home to Australia after 14 years. Read more here: https://t.co/BVRswdlIsp https://t.co/jxyca2C2Ww
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the news that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to be released by U.S. authorities https://t.co/Rjn0QU3k9C https://t.co/cqqMfUY6w5
#Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the news that WikiLeaks founder Julian #Assange is set to be released by US authorities. https://t.co/xJIziu4tnP
🔵 AUSTRALIA WANTS ASSANGE BROUGHT HOME, PM SAYS Australia Prime Minster Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday he wanted Julian Assange brought back home to Australia as soon as possible, after the WikiLeaks founder left Britain before an expected guilty plea to violating U.S.… https://t.co/nfDbnRFzng