Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the United States' pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with its officials, arguing 'enough is enough'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised the issue of the United States' pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with its officials, arguing"enough is enough".
Julian Assange's family and supporters are positioning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's call for the United States to resolve its long-running legal pursuit of the WikiLeaks founder as a test of Australia-US relations.continues to fight extradition to the USMr Albanese has previously opted for quiet diplomacy in his efforts to secure Mr Assange's release but told parliament this week he had raised the matter personally with US government officials.
"My position is clear, and has been made clear to the US administration, it is time this matter be brought to a close," he told parliament on Wednesday.
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