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The Latest Breaking News from David McBride

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

Court may 'go full spooky' as parts of McBride sentencing kept secret

Former military lawyer leaked classified defence documents.

The Canberra Times

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

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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.

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In the aftermath of tragedy: the court cases to watch in 2024

Pressing questions to be answered in ACT's most compelling cases.

The Canberra Times

Time for apathetic Australia to change

Letters and Short Takes: Time for apathetic Australia to change

Newcastle Herald

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

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'Dead insurgent's hands removed': Scant details of leaked docs revealed

A whistleblower sought to use secret documents in his vacated trial.

The Canberra Times

'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.

AAP

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 Guardian - AU

Date set for start of military whistleblower's sentencing

David McBride set to face the start of his sentencing in March.

The Canberra Times

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.

AAP

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.

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'No great hope' in whistleblower avoiding jail: lawyer

The lawyer for whistleblower David McBride who helped uncover allegations of war crimes committed by Australia troops says he's not hopeful about no jail time.

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Jet trip followed guidelines, minister’s office says – as it happened

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Human rights groups respond to whistleblower's pleas

Human rights advocates are calling on the attorney-general to intervene and stop a whistleblower who exposed allegations of war crimes from going to jail.

The Guardian - AU

Australian military whistleblower pleads guilty over Afghan Files leak

David McBride claimed leak of classified material detailing alleged war crimes in Afghanistan was in public interest

The Independent UK

Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride pleads guilty to leaking military secrets

David McBride tells reporters he ‘did [his] duty’ in leaking state secrets about Afghanistan to the press, adding: ‘I see this as the beginning of a better Australia’

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The Guardian - AU

Whistleblower David McBride pleads guilty after court rules to withhold evidence over ‘security’ risk

ACT supreme court upholds commonwealth’s claim that release of some documents could jeopardise ‘security and defence of Australia’

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Whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking war crime claims

David McBride has pleaded guilty to leaking classified information to journalists that helped expose allegations of war crimes by Australian soldiers.

The Guardian - AU

Whistleblower David McBride loses bid to stave off trial over public interest defence

ACT supreme court says law provides no duty to members of the military to act in the public interest

The Canberra Times

Judge refuses whistleblower's bid to appeal

David McBride's lawyer said the issue had 'real significance'.

AAP

War crime whistleblower loses appeal, flags guilty plea

David McBride, who helped expose war crimes allegations and is charged with leaking secret information, flagged a guilty plea after losing a critical appeal.

The Canberra Times

Whistleblower's trial delayed as judge finds no public interest duty

Lawyers for David McBride are seeking to appeal the decision.

The Guardian - AU

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

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