Prime Minister Albanese Welcomes Conclusion of Julian Assange's Legal Battle

I am pleased that he is on his way home to Australia to reunite with his family here. Over the two years since we took office, my government has engaged and advocated, including at leader level. To resolve this. We have used all appropriate channels. This outcome has been the product of careful, patient and determined work. Work I am very proud of. Hear hear. The Australian Government continues to provide consular assistance to Mr. Assange as he returns home. As we do to Australians, for Australians right around the world, I can confirm that U.S. ambassador Kevin Rudd and UK High Commissioner Stephen Smith are traveling to Australia with Mr. Assange. This work has been complex and it has been considered. This is what standing up for Australians around the world looks like. Hear, hear. It means getting the job done. Hear, hear, getting results and getting outcomes, having the determination to stay the course. And I'm very pleased that on this occasion this has been a successful outcome that I believe overwhelmingly Australians did want to see.