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Consular help available to Assange: govt
AAP
August 17, 2012 8:28AM
... "Ecuador has noted that Mr Assange is without the due protection and help that he should receive from any state of which he is a citizen," <Ecuador> said in a statement ...
"Julian Assange is an Australian citizen ... if he wants consular support, it's offered, it's available," Mr Burke told the Seven Network on Friday.
"The offer of consular assistance is still there."
Mr Burke said Mr Assange had not contacted Australian diplomatic officials ...
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/consular-help-available-to-assange-govt/story-e6freono-1226452285430
Ecuador's taking bad advice from Julian
