WATCH: Melbourne Welcomes Assange Home

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Julian Assange was born and raised in Queensland but made Melbourne his home as an adult, where his return to Australia was celebrated on July 3, his 53rd birthday.

Assange’s father, John Shipton, was among those who spoke at the victory party. Antoinette Lattouf, an ABC journalist fired for a tweet in support of Gaza, also spoke.

Cameras: Cathy VoganJoe Lauria. Editing: Cathy Vogan. Time: 36 min.

John Shipton, at an event for his son, Julian Assange, in Melbourne on July 3, Assange’s birthday. (Cathy Vogan/CN Live!)

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