Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

As I again have previously advised the chamber, Mr Assange is subject to a legal process in another country. Australia does not interfere in the legal processes of other countries and has long held that position across multiple governments, as we would not expect other governments to interfere in legal processes in our country. Mr Assange is currently the subject of a US appeal against the decision of the British courts that he is ineligible for extradition due to the court forming a view in relation to a risk of self-harm in the US prison. That appeal was lodged on 12 February. I don't intend to provide a running commentary on the details of the case, as it is before the courts. We continue to monitor Mr Assange's case closely, as we do for Australians in detention overseas.