The Latest Breaking News from David McBride

Whistleblower David McBride’s trial delayed slightly over key public interest argument

Former military lawyer has pleaded not guilty to five charges in ACT supreme court over decision to leak material that was used as basis for ABC series on war crimes

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

No public interest defence for war crime whistleblower

David McBride has had a setback after a judge ruled he couldn't claim he acted in the public interest to disclose classified information alleging war crimes.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

David McBride trial: soldiers shouldn’t be guided by public interest, commonwealth says

Crown argues solider turned whistleblower swore an oath to the ADF but defence says argument ‘ignores higher duties’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info

Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Australian who blew whistle on alleged Afghan war crimes stands trial

David McBride is facing trial before alleged Australian perpetrators of war crimes in Afghanistan he helped reveal.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023

Defence whistleblower David McBride makes last-ditch request to attorney general to end prosecution

Former military lawyer’s legal team warns public has made its ‘disapproval of the continued prosecution abundantly clear’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2023

Australia waging a 'war on whistleblowers'

The commonwealth's pursuit of war crimes whistleblowers, rather than alleged perpetrators, sets a chilling precedent for Australian democracy, observers say.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Afternoon Update: communities warned to prepare for ‘tough summer’; gunman shot dead by police; and a dolphin sex scandal

Communities are being warned of a tough season ahead as bushfires burn along the east coast during the spring heatwave

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Whistleblower fund tackles 'persecution by prosecution'

A former senator is launching a fund to protect whistleblowers as Richard Boyle and David McBride face prosecution for shedding light on injustices.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Council approves controversial transfer of Old Kilpatrick's Napier Hall to foodbank

Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development (IRED) committee last week voted to approve the transfer of Napier Hall’s lease to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels (OKFP) for a 10 year period.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023