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Tax office whistleblower in negotiations for plea deal

The man who blew the whistle on unethical debt collection practices by the tax office is negotiating with prosecutors over a plea deal.

AAP

For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority

As federal parliament rushes to a close, it’s become clearer that a dedicated agency to enforce the nation’s various whistleblower protection laws will be an important priority for the 48th parliament, after the next election.

The Conversation

Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle

A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.

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Whistleblower claims false survey data was provided to Australian defence department

Exclusive: Details on a military recruitment survey were allegedly fabricated, claims whistleblower who is seeking protection under Australia’s complex disclosure laws

The Guardian - AU

Higgins and Sharaz schemed to ‘ambush’ Reynolds, lawyer tells trial – as it happened

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Fatima Payman plans next move

The WA senator will make a major announcement today, and UK voters head to the polls in what’s expected to be a Tory wipeout.

Crikey

Why Richard Boyle is being prosecuted even when everyone agrees he’s a whistleblower

Australia’s whistleblower laws are clear — you can’t steal information to blow the whistle on misconduct. That’s why Richard Boyle is being prosecuted.

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Sorry, but David McBride is no Assange, no matter how many times you say it

David McBride is no Julian Assange — but that doesn’t mean his sentence is fair, or that our laws around leaking are right.

Crikey

Yes, Julian Assange is a journalist

You don’t need to be contracted by a media organisation to practise journalism.

Crikey

Assange’s first night home

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed in Australia last night, back home after 14 years in exile, and the lack of abortion services in regional Australia has come under the microscope.

Crikey

Richard Boyle’s brave whistleblowing has been vindicated — but Australia will still punish him

It is hard to imagine whistleblowing more clearly in the public interest.

Crikey

'Investigating' not covered by whistleblower law: court

A court has rejected a whistleblower's appeal against a ruling that found he was not immune from prosecution related to evidence of unethical tax debt recovery.

AAP

ATO whistleblower to face trial after appeal dismissed

The SA Court of Appeal has dismissed tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle's appeal against a decision that he was not protected by whistleblowing laws.

AAP

Crossbenchers demand pardon for whistleblower McBride

Thirty crossbench and Greens parliamentarians are demanding the man sentenced to prison after helping expose allegations of war crimes be pardoned.

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Crikey

Labor talks the talk on transparency. This year, can it walk the walk?

Transparency in government requires more than laws and shiny new institutions. It needs real courage and leadership.

The Guardian - AU

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

Crikey

It’s a travesty McBride had to plead guilty, but the public want whistleblower reform

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus pledged to establish a whistleblower protection authority in 2019. He needs to get a move on.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to consider further whistleblower protections amid calls for ‘robust’ dedicated authority

Federal attorney general releases new consultation paper as the government moves toward releasing a second stage of public interest disclosure reforms

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Crikey

Blowing the whistle on secrets and lies should be praised, not prosecuted

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus must use his powers to end the cases against Richard Boyle and David McBride, Crikey readers say.

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‘Bullshit’: Wilkie slams A-G’s reason for not intervening in whistleblower trials

The independent MP reveals what Mark Dreyfus told him about his reluctance to end the prosecution of two whistleblowers.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: division in no camp over Australia Day and treaties; dating apps warned over sexual assault; and Brisbane becomes centre of footy world

Warren Mundine raises eyebrows among conservatives with his support for treaties and moving Australia Day

The Guardian - AU

Wife of ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle urges Anthony Albanese to stop prosecution

Louise Beaston says their lives were shattered when her husband was charged after speaking out about the tax office’s pursuit of tax debts from small businesses

Crikey

Dutton’s nuclear notion costs a bomb

It would cost $387 billion for Australia to jump on to Peter Dutton’s ‘nuclear train’, and the taxpayer helped by Australian Tax Office whistleblower Richard Boyle blames himself for Boyle’s legal mess and says it’s ‘insanity’ to continue the case against him.

The Canberra Times

ATO whistleblower trial delayed until September 2024

Mr Boyle's legal team is expected to appeal a ruling against his dismissed whistleblower immunity claim.

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