I've been very clear as both the labor leader uh
in opposition but also as Prime Minister uh that uh
regardless of the views that people have about Mr Assange's
activities, the case has dragged on for too long
. There is nothing to be gained by his continued
incarceration and we want him brought home to Australia and
we have engaged and advocated Australia's interests using all appropriate
channels to support a positive outcome. And I've done
that uh since very early on in my prime ministership
, I will have more to say when these legal
proceedings have concluded uh which I hope will be very
soon and I will uh report uh as appropriate uh
at that time.