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Robyn Wuth

Accused rapist's identity suppressed before new Qld law

A high-profile man accused of rape cannot be identified when a Queensland law change takes effect. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted interim name suppression on the eve of new Queensland laws that permit identification.

Queensland law prohibits the naming of people charged with rape unless and until they are committed to stand trial, but that will change when new legislation takes effect next week. 

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