Australia NewsAustralian Senator Says Hero’s Welcome for Assange Not AppropriateSimon Birmingham also said the Wikileaks release of classified information should not be considered ‘journalism.’SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves after arriving at Canberra Airport in Canberra, Australia on June 26, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty ImagesDaniel Y. TengEditor6/26/2024|Updated: 7/3/20240:00X 1Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham has welcomed Julian Assange’s return home, but cautioned against treating him like a “hero.”The Wikileaks founder set foot in Australia on June 26, the first time in over 14 years following a protracted legal and diplomatic deadlock.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
