There are posters here talking about freedom of speech and human rights.

Where were they when the Queensland Beattie government railroaded Pauline Hanson into prison? Proven to be wrongfully convicted and there never has been any compensation nor costs reimburst.

Yes that happened right here! You don't have to go elsewhere to see political action by courts. Pauline was a political prisoner

What about the current Gillard government proposals to restrict the freedom of the press here and the freedom of speech.

I suggest these items should be of more concern.

How very nice of you Banjo!
Getting it so wrong.
And leaving the door open.
Tony Abbott! heard of him?
He is the undisputed owner of the scalp of Mrs one Nation.
Let us however ALL learn from Banjos posts here,sorry mate.
We are seeing a frantic rush to hurl anything but truth at Assange.
By some who just do not understand what he may face and why.
Who do not understand just how much better we are for knowing what he told us.
And because unaware of all the above they just do not like him.
To my government, the reformist ALP I urge you to look past his persona,past the down on our knees to every thing USA.
And tell me, are we too afraid to be told the truth?

I cant believe nobody has mentioned that Ecuador was a strange place to seek asylum for a free speech advocate.

H true but if your life is at risk?
Why no further comments about Abbott's role in pursuing one nations leaders?

Belly,
You are wrong, it was the Qld Beatie government that persecuted Pauline in the courts, which subsequently was shown to be wrongfull conviction. Then Beatie's refusal to compensate Pauline in any way or reimburse her legal costs, yet at the same time paid compensation to some other person for their experience.

I have no doubt that Abbott was involved with Beatie in this action as both Liberal and Labor conspired to bring about her demise. They colluded to place all One nation candidates last on their HTVs


Political persecution was the motive. This is something one would expect in China, Russia or some banana republic.

Has no-one noticed that its the "hunting season" in the US.
Locked into Americans DNA is a need to pick up a gun and shoot something that can't shoot back. They do it collectively once a year, or more often if they get the chance.
Knowing little about the rest of the world, they believe that they have the right to shoot whomever they please, wherever they are.
Julian has caused them some concern about their task of running the world, so he now is in their sights.
With their version of national pride, they have to keeps stalking their prey, regardless of how much international credibility they may lose in the process.