Tag

Australian Government

All articles tagged with #australian government

world-news1 year ago

"Biden Considers Dropping Charges Against Julian Assange, Supporters Hopeful"

Julian Assange's supporters are hopeful after President Biden stated that the United States is "considering" a request to drop the prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder. This comes on the fifth anniversary of Assange's imprisonment in London's Belmarsh prison. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Assange's wife, Stella, have expressed optimism, while the British courts are awaiting assurances from U.S. officials regarding Assange's free-speech protections and the death penalty before ruling on his extradition appeal.

entertainment2 years ago

Australian Government Unaware of Lance Armstrong's Involvement in "Stars on Mars"

Lance Armstrong will be appearing on the upcoming reality TV show "Stars on Mars," which is partially funded by Australian tax dollars through the Federal Government's Location Incentive. The South Australian Film Corporation, a government organization that funds local film productions, was unaware of Armstrong's involvement in the show. The unscripted show, hosted by William Shatner, features a dozen celebrities competing on various assignments in a Mars-like setting in the Australian outback.