Why Anthony Albanese did not welcome Julian Assange home at Canberra airport | ABC News

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Julian Assange's release and return to Australia is considered a diplomatic triumph for the Albanese government, but the prime minister and Foreign Minister Penny Wong were not a part of the party to welcome the Wikileaks co-founder home at Canberra airport. Reporter Tom Lowrey says there was sensitivity around Mr Assange's return due to his status as a convicted felon in the United States.

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