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Is Australia failing its care taker role towards one of its citizens?

In Australia, press freedom advocates have differing views on the impact of the US charges against Julian Assange.

In Australia, press freedom advocates have differing views on the impact of the US charges against Julian Assange. Source: AAP

Australia grant protections to thousands of people whe are at risk of being persecuted every year while its citizen Julian Assange is facing extradition to the US where he says he would be subject to torture or the death penalty.



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