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Welcome HOME Julian Assange 🦘
Julian is now a FREE man and was given a hero’s welcome in Canberra!
This wouldn’t have been possible without the many millions of YOU advocating around the world. Thank you - we did it, together ✊
#Assange #JulianAssange #AssangeFree #AssangeHome
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Marcus worked undercover for ASIO. He is now overseas and has been refused an Australian visa twice. The Royal Commission has sought information from him.
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Support the campaign, send the pre-written letter to Tony Burke:
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HAPPY NEWS!
This new life would not have been possible without all those who fought to bring @JulianAssange home❤️❤️
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#OctoberSurprise
this new life is thanks to everyone who fought for my freedom
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Julian Assange said this in 2011:
“This generation is burning the mass media to the ground.”
15 years later, was he right?
#JulianAssange #WikiLeaks #PressFreedom
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‘Inside the Assange plea deal’ | The Dissenter
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Two words. "I'm back."
Julian Assange shared them today, his first post in more than two years.
After 14 years, Julian returned home because millions of people like you signed, wrote, donated, marched and kept his name in the world when it would have been easier to move on.
That was you. Thank you.
#FreeAssange #Assange
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Free speech is under threat, if another new law is passed.
“The Communications Minister can ban "any other material or conduct" she "is satisfied may cause serious harm."
“One minister. One opinion. No vote in Parliament, no appeal, no court.
“In practice that could be anything. Criticism of a foreign government. Protest footage. Reporting on a war. Australians arguing about Palestine.
“There is not one protection in this Bill for journalism, protest, satire or political debate.
“This Bill dangerously targets ideas. If passed, it will suppress open expression and arm future governments with the power to censor dissent.”
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Mary Kostakidis stood with Julian Assange when others stayed silent.
In a new article for Pearls and Irritations, Information Rights Project founder Gabriel Shipton reflects on Mary’s support for Julian, the campaign behind Mary, and why journalists and whistleblowers need support before the legal process takes its toll.
Read Gabriel’s article:
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Privacy isn’t only about having something to hide. It’s about having the freedom to communicate, think and live without unnecessary surveillance.
Edward Snowden on why privacy matters, from a 2016 conversation hosted by Thinkable Events in Sydney.
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“Journalism is not a crime; it is a pillar of a free and informed society.” - Julian Assange.
Ahead of International Day of Democracy, 15 September, a reminder that democracy depends on the freedom to speak, publish and hold power to account.
#DemocracyDay #PressFreedom
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Exhausted but victorious. Mary Kostakidis’ 2 year battle defending her right to free speech and political expression ended today with the case withdrawn at the federal court. From all of us at XD Mary, well done, get some rest…….hear from you soon!
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Breaking: Zionists legal proceedings against me have been withdrawn after a 2 year battle.
This is a win for every Australian who values our democratic right to freedom of political expression. Zionist zealotry has had to beat a retreat from what was going to be a highly damaging trial.
I have spent 2 years doing nothing but preparing my defence in a case aimed at silencing me - a case that would have cost the average Australian their home.
I want to thank my fellow Australians who recognised the significance of what we stand to lose, stood with me and stepped up to assist me to launch my defence.
The purpose of journalism is to get to the truth - fearlessly - and to hold power to account. This is a win for press freedom, which has prevailed.
I want to thank my legal team, XD Law led by Mark Davis assisted by Jack Vaughn, and the formidable Sheryn Omeri assisted by Richard Reynolds, who took on board the full national and international dimensions that the case warranted, and my husband for his unflinching moral clarity.
Watching a people live stream their own genocide while the international community responsible for creating this mess offers the victims sympathy and the perpetrators bombs, diplomatic cover and impunity, has been disgusting. Thank you to the Jewish and Israeli people all over the world raging against this in recognition our common humanity trumps any form of tribalism.
Australia must stop disregarding the Orders of the International Court of Justice which were clear: we are obliged under international law to take meaningful action to prevent genocide in Palestine and to do all in our power to bring about an end to apartheid. Hypocrisy, double standards and a lack of courage are aiding the destruction of a framework intended to protect against the worst excesses of state power.
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Rowan Atkinson on free speech, from his 2012 Reform Section 5 speech.
15 September: International Day of Democracy.
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