Controversial figure Julian Assange running with allies in Wikileaks running candidates in Australia elections
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Julian Assange in Australia Election Run for His Freedom
Winning an election could grant path to personal freedom for dissident privacy advocate Julian Assange in Australia
Big Election Losses Seen for Australia’s Ruling Party
Australia’s ruling party expected to lose big in coming national elections: Australia has found the rise of China, Asia as new challenge towards economy
Embarrassed After Planted China Reporter Controversy
Australian company assists dictatorship in propaganda during planted China reporter controversy
International Democracy Conference Calls For Stronger Elections
Diplomats and Politicians Urge International Cooperation on Election Promotion and Execution at International Democracy Conference
Something for Nothing Counterterrorism Initiatives Approach
Australia-supported Indonesian militia implicated in death of West Papuan separatist leader and an example of a failed counterterrorism initiatives approach