Afternoon Update: David McBride jailed; university wants protest camp dismantled; and orcas sink a yacht Former army lawyer sentenced for stealing and leaking Afghanistan war documents The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024
The jailing of David McBride is a dark day for democracy and press freedom in Australia Does it really make our country a better place to imprison a whistleblower whose actions led to public interest reporting on war crimes in Afghanistan? The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024
Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years Eight years after Australia began investigating war crimes in Afghanistan, a whistleblower is the first to be punished. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024
David McBride sentenced for leaking secret military documents He will be jailed after pleading guilty. The Canberra Times · May 14, 2024
Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes. AAP · May 13, 2024
Afternoon Update: students suspended for spreadsheet rating female classmates; IDF urges evacuation in Rafah; and the North Yorkshire grammar furore Students at Yarra Valley grammar ranked female classmates in a document that has been described as ‘disgusting’ The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2024
McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says. The Canberra Times · May 6, 2024
War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes. AAP · May 6, 2024
Synergy360 boss drops defamation case against Nine – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024
Royal reverse as Nine’s 60 Minutes goes from ‘scandal’ to sympathy for Princess of Wales Original story scrutinised ‘Catherine’s photoshopping blunder’ but its replacement heaped praise on ‘a courageous woman’. Plus: David McBride v the ABC The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2024
Military whistleblower gets new sentencing date after delay The former military lawyer leaked classified documents. The Canberra Times · Mar 6, 2024
Sentencing of war crimes whistleblower delayed The sentencing of the man who leaked classified military documents alleging Australian troops committed war crimes has been delayed. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Court may 'go full spooky' as parts of McBride sentencing kept secret Former military lawyer leaked classified defence documents. The Canberra Times · Mar 6, 2024
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 Australians lobby as Assange awaits extradition ruling Australians at home and abroad are continuing to call for Julian Assange's release as he awaits a decision on extradition from London to the Unites States.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.
The Canberra Times · Jan 13, 2024 In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024 Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2024 Time for apathetic Australia to change Letters and Short Takes: Time for apathetic Australia to change
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Department warned Mark Dreyfus ending Collaery prosecution would fuel pressure to do same for David McBride Freedom of information documents sought by former senator Rex Patrick outline ‘key risks’ attorney general was advised of in Bernard Collaery case
The Canberra Times · Dec 7, 2023 'Dead insurgent's hands removed': Scant details of leaked docs revealed A whistleblower sought to use secret documents in his vacated trial.
AAP · Nov 27, 2023 'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023 Morning Mail: distress over tax debt letters; whistleblower’s motives revealed; Hamas hostages released Alarm at ATO warnings of ‘on hold’ arrears; Israelis and foreign nationals in new group freed from Gaza
The Canberra Times · Nov 22, 2023 Date set for start of military whistleblower's sentencing David McBride set to face the start of his sentencing in March.
AAP · Nov 22, 2023 War crimes whistleblower in fight to stay out of jail David McBride faces an anxious wait to learn whether he serves prison time after pleading guilty to leaking classified information exposing alleged war crimes.
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023 David McBride is facing jailtime for helping reveal alleged war crimes. Will it end whistleblowing in Australia? The long-awaited trial of former Australian Defence Force lawyer David McBride was short-lived.