Julian Assange launches WikiLeaks political party via Skype

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4. WikiLeaks Founder Assange to Run for Australian Senate

By MATT SIEGEL
Published: July 25, 2013

... In a telephone interview, Mr. Assange said he had every confidence in his ability to run a campaign from the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, where he has been living for more than a year after having been given asylum so as not to face extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning on sexual assault allegations ...

Under Australian law, Mr. Assange would have to take his seat within one year of being elected, although the Senate could technically grant him an extension if he is unable to physically take his seat. The British government has stated its intention to arrest him if he leaves the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, which presents a unique set of logistical obstacles should he win the election.

“There is, of course, some possibility that the Australian Senate would permit remote involvement – it’s never been done before, but it is theoretically possible,” he said. “But in any event we have candidates available to hold the seat until such time as I am available to take it” ...

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/26/world/asia/wikileaks-founder-assange-to-run-for-australian-senate.html?_r=0