Topics: Julian Assange; 04:20PM ACST 28 June 2024 Tom Connell: Welcome back. Julian Assange is in Australia. We think somewhere here he came to Canberra. He hasn’t been spotted since. Was there meant to be something with the Prime Minister? We’re not sure. Let us know if you know. Joining the panel now is…
Topics: Inflation hurting Australians; Julian Assange; Defence contract referred to NACC 04:05PM ACST 27 June 2024 Greg Jennett: Well, to cover off events of the day and the week, some foreign some domestic Opposition Senate Leader and Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham joins us in the studio now. Welcome back. So, I come to…
Topics: Julian Assange; 09:35AM ACST 27 June 2024 John Stanley: Simon Birmingham, he’s leader of the opposition in the Senate. He’s the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister. But he’s also someone who not long ago put out a tweet criticising Anthony Albanese for making the phone call to Julian Assange. So, let’s get him on.…
Topics: Julian Assange; Solomon Islands Prime Minister; 07:45AM ACST 27 June 2024 Journalist: Some strong language this morning on Albanese’s decision to make a phone call to Assange. Just to clarify, do you think it’s damaged the US-Australia alliance or upset some US congressmen? Simon Birmingham: Well, firstly, can I say it’s welcome…
Topics: Julian Assange; 07:35AM ACST 27 June 2024 Tom Oriti: Senator Simon Birmingham is the Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister who joins us now from our Canberra studio. Senator, good morning. Thanks for your time. Tom Oriti: Good morning, Tom. Good to be with you. Tom Oriti: How do you feel as Julian…
Topics: Julian Assange; 06:35AM ACST 27 June 2024 Patricia Karvelas: There have been plenty of cheers and widespread relief at the release of Julian Assange. After years fighting extradition to the United States. The Labor Government has lobbied the US for the last two years to secure his freedom, a campaign that Assange’s supporters…