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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Blake Foden

Finance dept executives 'aided and abetted' alleged fraud conspiracy, court told

The Department of Finance, where prosecutors claim a criminal conspiracy unfolded. Picture by Dion Georgopoulos

Department of Finance executives "encouraged" and even directed a contractor to engage in conduct that has resulted in him facing a criminal charge, the man's counsel claims.

Barrister Mary Keaney made the "aiding and abetting" allegation in the ACT Supreme Court on Thursday, when she applied for Justice Belinda Baker to quash the indictment of her client or grant a permanent stay.

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