The Punch: Assange is no hero, but he deserves better from our govt

Whether you like or dislike him as a person, whether you agree or disagree with what he says or does - Julian Assange is an Australian citizen. And as an Australian citizen, I'd like to sleep comfortably at night knowing that my government will be there to help me, should I end up in some type of shitshorm in a foreign country. The Gillard government's treatment of, and lack of support for, one of its own citizens is absolutely appalling.

http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/Assange-is-no-hero-but-he-deserves-better-from-our-govt/