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How a rainbow coalition of Australian politicians came together to push for Julian Assange’s freedom

After bleak beginnings, our campaign united a formidable group of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum

The Guardian - AU

Relentless lobbying and a garden party ambush: how Australia pushed for Julian Assange’s freedom

WikiLeaks founder’s release was culmination of years of behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying, which got a big boost when Albanese took office

The Guardian - AU

'Chilling' precedent as Assange heads home

Many are celebrating as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads home, but politicians warn the conditions of his release set an alarming precedent.

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Australian Rules Cleared Of Anti-doping Breaches

An inquiry Monday cleared Australian Rules players and support staff of feigning injuries to cover up illicit drug use, but recommended the sport overhaul its approach amid fears of "criminal infiltration".

International Business Times

Wilkie says AFL dodged a drug breach on 'technicality'

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie and the AFL have drawn sharply different conclusions from the Sport Integrity Australia report on the league's illicit drugs policy.

AAP

Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code

Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.

AAP

Nine independent MPs and Greens back UN call for Australia to ban fossil fuel advertising

‘The industry is rapidly strangling our planet,’ says Andrew Wilkie, who joins Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan in call for ban

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‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Assange’s supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.

Al Jazeera

AFL won't seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport.

AAP

Drugs furore is galvanising Demons: coach Goodwin

Melbourne are being galvanised by the drugs controversy swirling around the AFL club, coach Simon Goodwin says.

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‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says

AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie

The Guardian - AU

Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims

Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players.

International Business Times

PM rebuffs calls to intervene in AFL drugs scandal

The prime minister has been urged to investigate and intervene in explosive drug allegations levelled at the AFL.

AAP

AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

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Assange deserves 'humane and fair treatment': Labor

As Julian Assange fights his extradition to the US, the Australian government has reaffirmed he deserves to have his rights upheld and be treated fairly.

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MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

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Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Crossbench senators and MPs are demanding the federal government implement the recommendations of the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

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The 'soap opera' election Australia will be watching

As voters in the nation's last Liberal government go to the polls, Australian leaders will look on with bated breath.

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Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

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Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Renewed attempts to force ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce to give evidence to a parliamentary committee have been voted down by the Senate.

AAP

Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling

Australians at home and abroad are continuing to call for Julian Assange's release as he awaits a decision on extradition from London to the Unites States.

Al Jazeera

‘Enough is enough’: Australian PM denounces US, UK legal pursuit of Assange

Anthony Albanese takes stand against attempts to extradite Australian to US ahead of court ruling next week.

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Australia's House of Representatives Calls for Assange's Return Home

The Australian House of Representatives has passed a motion calling for the US and UK to end Julian Assange's prosecution and allow him to return home.

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'More than just a vote': MPs demand action on Assange

The government is running out of time to stop Julian Assange's extradition and must do whatever it can to bring the WikiLeaks founder home, MPs have urged.

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports vote calling on UK and US to free Julian Assange

Albanese and cabinet ministers among those to back parliamentary motion introduced by independent Andrew Wilkie

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