Australian MP defends Julian Assange for accepting plea deal

Australian MP has expressed support for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, stating that he should not be judged for accepting a deal to end the US pursuit of him. The MP emphasized Assange's poor health and suggested that it would be understandable for him to want to come home. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese also commented on the situation, noting that Assange's case has dragged on for too long and that there is nothing to be gained from his continued incarceration. The plea deal reportedly aims to resolve the legal issues surrounding Assange's publication of leaked documents related to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, as well as diplomatic cables. Australian politicians have responded cautiously to these reports.