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Mr Albanese has been urging the US to drop the extradition request and told the Australian parliament ahead of Assange's appeal: "I hope it can be resolved amicably.
"It's not up to Australia to interfere in the legal processes of other countries, but it is appropriate for us to put our very strong view that those countries need to take into account the need for this to be concluded."
Australia's attorney-general Mark Dreyfus said Assange's extradition was raised in a meeting with his US counterpart Merrick Garland in Washington last month.
"This was a private discussion, however this government's position on Assange is very clear, and has not changed," he said in a statement.
"It is time this matter is brought to an end."
news.sky.com...
This is a non story as far as I see it now for Assange.
originally posted by: gortex
Australia's parliament has voted for a motion that calls for the return of Julian Assange to Australia , the motion was passed with a majority of 86 votes for - 42 votes against , Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who himself voted for the motion said he hoped the case could be "resolved amicably" and that he has been urging the US to drop the extradition request.
As part of the attempt to bring Julian home Australia's attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has held talks with his US counterpart Merrick Garland in Washington.
Mr Albanese has been urging the US to drop the extradition request and told the Australian parliament ahead of Assange's appeal: "I hope it can be resolved amicably.
"It's not up to Australia to interfere in the legal processes of other countries, but it is appropriate for us to put our very strong view that those countries need to take into account the need for this to be concluded."
Australia's attorney-general Mark Dreyfus said Assange's extradition was raised in a meeting with his US counterpart Merrick Garland in Washington last month.
"This was a private discussion, however this government's position on Assange is very clear, and has not changed," he said in a statement.
"It is time this matter is brought to an end."
news.sky.com...
How can we condemn others for holding political prisoners when we ourselves are doing it.
originally posted by: AdultMaleHumanUK
a reply to: gortex
But the vote is completely irrelevant to the current legal process Assange is in.
Sure, it's a socially and politically acceptable way to express the opinions of Australian MP's...but it's as pointless and irrelevant to the legal process, as say, millions of British citizens protesting outside Belmarsh - Australia can do # all to actually influence the courts judgement, so pointless, but good for virtue signalling if nothing else.
But the vote is completely irrelevant to the current legal process Assange is in.
originally posted by: AllisVibration
a reply to: AdultMaleHumanUK
But the vote is completely irrelevant to the current legal process Assange is in.
What crime has he committed again I forget?
originally posted by: AdultMaleHumanUK
a reply to: gortex
It's a pointless vote in my opinion, it's in the hands of the courts now (UK/US) and Britain seems happy to go with whatever the US dictates, so Assange is still toast once the process finishes.
The Australian parliament could all go on hunger strike and it would have zero influence on the legislative process.
This is a non story as far as I see it now for Assange.
He provided a platform for others to expose not cool things.
I'm surprised he's actually stayed alive this long in British custody!
Our CIA and your MI6 maybe the same cabal members.
originally posted by: AdultMaleHumanUK
a reply to: Justoneman
Our CIA and your MI6 maybe the same cabal members.
Absolutely, not maybe!!
It's exactly why I think this 'outrage vote' by Australian MP's is virtue signalling at best...their 'real' bosses ain't told them yet that the Assange 'problem' is bigger than mere national governments.
The US is the leader of the gang after him, Britain is only going through the motions of giving him an extradition 'hearing' etc, to appear like the course of justice has been served.
He's toast once the US marshalls get their man...and there's # all that's gonna change that, even if Australian MP's burn their bra's and go on hunger strike.
...makes them look good to their constituency though for votes, I guess!🫣