The Latest Breaking News from Bernard Collaery

Collaery urges govt to lead 'breakout solution' for 'prisoner of conscience' Assange

Prominent lawyer Bernard Collaery issued a challenge to the Albanese government to free the WikiLeaks founder.

The Canberra Times · Oct 8, 2022

Bernard Collaery likens his prosecution by Australia to a ‘Moscow show trial’

Witness K’s lawyer gives first speech since case against him was dropped, argues for reform of the National Security Information Act

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022

Secrecy push despite Collaery charge drop

The attorney-general is pushing to further redact a court judgment which ruled the case of Bernard Collaery wouldn't be heard in near total secrecy.

AAP · Sep 24, 2022

Australia hails ‘new chapter’ in Timor-Leste relationship as leaders sign defence pact

Albanese government looks forward to military cooperation as Jose Ramos-Horta calls for help to develop Greater Sunrise gas fields

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022

Tax office whistleblowing saga points to reforms needed in three vital areas

Last Friday’s twist in the long prosecution of Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle – now headed for its fifth year – brings into relief the serious flaws in our nation’s whistleblowing laws.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022

Albanese government continues push to keep parts of Bernard Collaery case secret

Human Rights Law Centre says new attorney general should abandon the appeal and let judgment ‘finally see the light’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2022

'Silver lining' urged as key part of Collaery secrecy saga stays unsolved

While the prosecution of Bernard Collaery is over, unanswered questions about the release of a key judgement remain.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2022

Attorney-General rejects calls to drop prosecution of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle ahead of trial

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has ruled out dropping charges against former ATO public-servant-turned-whistleblower Richard Boyle, who is set to face trial later this month.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

The unconscionable prosecution of Bernard Collaery was an assault on the values Australia holds dear

Last week Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus put an end to Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery’s criminal prosecution.

The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022

Gareth Evans says conviction of Witness K should be reversed after Bernard Collaery decision

Former attorney general and foreign minister says prosecution of Witness K’s lawyer Collaery, now abandoned, was ‘indefensible’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2022