Category Archives: EDITORIAL

Goran Goran

The following is a reply to Goran Rudling’s “57 Varieties of Truth”; scathing but myopic critique on Jennifer Robinson’s brief to Canberra, regarding the situation of Julian Assange. Hi Goran, Much appreciated that you also reported the initial interviews with … Continue reading

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Julian Assange and the Doctrine of Diplomatic Protection

The Australian Government hasn’t exercised the Doctrine of Diplomatic Protection, despite that fact that it has an unquestioned right to assert it. If the Doctrine were applied in the case of Julian Assange, then it is arguable that it can be extended to his case because there is a reasonable fear that he will be extradited to the United States and face torture. Is also arguable that if the Australian Government, having been requested formally to invoke the Doctrine of Diplomatic Protection, rejected that request – depending on the grounds of that rejection – it can be reviewable in the Australian Courts. Continue reading

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Gail Malone, Peace Activist: “Our taxes feed a war machine”

I’m speaking as a Peace Activist and representative of the Support Assange and WikiLeaks Coalition in Sydney. As a grass roots supporter, I hope my presence here will help to encourage others, who feel powerless in these troubled times to … Continue reading

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THE WIKILEAKS TAPES – OUT NOW!

THING2THING proudly presents THE WIKILEAKS TAPES, a unique historical collection that provides the ideal background for those who want to know more about Wikileaks. Listen and learn from Professor Noam Chomsky, Daniel Ellsberg, Mary Kostakidis, John Pilger, John Hatton AO, … Continue reading

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DID YOU HAVE ANY IDEA? with Michael PEARCE, SC (Dec 2011)

It’s clear for Michael Pearce QC that Australians will have to raise their voice (scream blue murder?) as they eventually did about the plight of David Hicks, before their government will offer the political and diplomatic assistance Julian Assange needs … Continue reading

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DID YOU HAVE ANY IDEA? with Spencer ZIFCAK

“President Rafael Correa, thank you for following my email link. I had the honour of interviewing Spencer Zifcak, Professor of Law and President of Liberty Victoria, on the subject of Julian Assange and Wikileaks. He confirmed my own perceptions that … Continue reading

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GOODBYE TO THE SWEDISH OUBLIETTE

News has just broken that Julian Assange has asked for political asylum in Equador and is currently “under the protection of the Ecuadorian embassy in London”, according to the latest Wikileaks tweet on Twitter. It is evident to Christine Assange … Continue reading

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Parmi les loups… (among wolves)

It would seem… that Forbes Magazine’s London Bureau Chief Parmy Olson is set to fan a few flames for Julian Assange on June 5th with her new book: “We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the … Continue reading

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*Open Letter to the Australian People* – Christine Assange

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DID YOU HAVE ANY IDEA? with Gary Kennedy

Trade Unionist and Secretary of Newcastle Trades Hall, Gary Kennedy attended the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Congress in Sydney on May 15th 2012. His intention was to raise a motion from the floor of congress; that our government … Continue reading

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