The Latest Breaking News from Bernard Collaery

Roger Rogerson denies Whiskey involvement

Roger Rogerson has told an inquest he did not make threats in order to stop a heroin operation at the Whiskey Au Go Go before the 1973 nightclub firebombing.

AAP · May 13, 2022

Investigator warned of Whiskey firebombing

An immigration officer warned then special investigator Bernard Collaery the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub would be burnt ahead of the fatal 1973 firebombing.

AAP · May 11, 2022

On World Press Freedom Day, will Australia’s major parties pledge to fix our whistleblowing law?

Richard Boyle, David McBride and Bernard Collaery have spoken up about serious wrongdoing. Prosecuting them is undemocratic

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2022

Alexander Downer called Timor-Leste an ‘open book’ for Australia in 2000, tribunal hears

Former foreign affairs department officer says Downer made comment in private conversation years before bugging scandal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022

Collaery secrecy 'unfounded', says defence

Defence lawyers for Bernard Collaery argue the Commonwealth's case is unfounded as the government seeks to have the High Court keep a judge's ruling secret.

AAP · Jan 31, 2022

Open justice v secrecy: what is the case against Witness K lawyer Bernard Collaery all about?

The protracted, convoluted prosecution is critically important at a time when so many whistleblowers are under threat

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Australia accused of ‘disgraceful’ bid to keep Timor-Leste bartering negotiations secret

Senator Rex Patrick says release of decades-old cabinet papers won’t further damage Timor relationship after spying and prosecution of Witness K and Bernard Collaery

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2022