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court reporter Jamie McKinnell 

Assault charges against former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro dismissed due to mental health

Charges against former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro over the alleged assault of a camera operator have been dismissed under mental health legislation, after a court heard he is "significantly suffering".

Mr Barilaro, 51, denied charges of common assault and destroying or damaging property over the incident at Manly in July last year.

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