Senator Malcolm Roberts met with Julian’s father, Mr John Shipton, and his brother, Mr Gabriel Shipton in Parliament at the last sitting.
They met in Parliament at a meeting attended by Members of the House and Senators with their staff and members of Julian’s supportive campaign team.
Those attending were brought up to date with Julian’s situation. Julian Assange is an Australian citizen. He is currently in Belmarsh Prison in England, a High Security Prison. He has not been convicted of any offence.
He is currently set to be deported to the United States to face espionage charges related to the release of documents through Wikileaks.
His legal team are appealing the most recent British decision to deport him.
His family have implored the Albanese government to intervene on his behalf and have the deportation decision rescinded. His family want to Bring Julian Assange home.
Senator Roberts supports bringing Julian Assange home.