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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 41 MIN

From Julian Assange to Amber Heard: The Australian lawyer behind it all

from The Briefing · host LiSTNR

Jen Robinson made headlines as the lawyer who helped secure the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange after 14 years, but her advocacy doesn’t stop there. From representing Amber Heard, to challenging major fossil fuel corporations over climate change violations, and fighting for press freedom for Palestinian journalists, she has become a force in global justice. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Jen reveals the reasons behind her fight, why Anthony Albanese is ‘one of her favourite people’ and the moment she met Julian Assange. Weekend list with The Briefings listeners recommendations TO WATCH: Severance on Apple TV TO EAT: Homemade Baba ghanoush from Sofra: Lebanese Recipes to Share TO WATCH: Invisible Boys on Stan TO EAT: Orange cake from Recipe Tin Eats Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jen Robinson made headlines as the lawyer who helped secure the release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange after 14 years, but her advocacy doesn’t stop there. From representing Amber Heard, to challenging major fossil fuel corporations over...

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