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Abe Maddison, Dominic Giannini

HISTORICAL FACTS: Assange decision welcomed by aust journalists union - Caught on Camera

It could be months before the new court appeal for Julian Assange is heard. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Granting Julian Assange leave to appeal his extradition is a "huge blow" to a US case to extradite him from the UK and one that could be insurmountable, his Australian-based lawyer says.

Jennifer Robinson, who has represented Assange since 2010, said the British High Court's decision was a major relief for Assange and his family but it could be months before the new appeal is heard.

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