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Whistleblowing reform urged to prevent dark chapters

Australia needs an independent whistleblower protection authority to help guide those who expose wrongdoing through a fraught legal system, crossbenchers say.

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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.

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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.

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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.

AAP

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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'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.

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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.

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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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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 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

The Guardian - AU

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

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

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ATO whistleblower trial delayed until September 2024

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

The Guardian - AU

Richard Boyle claims judge wrong to deny him whistleblower protections

Former ATO worker lodges appeal against a South Australian district court decision

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Richard Boyle's lawyers consider court appeal on whistleblower immunity defence

A South Australian court ruling that Australia's public interest immunity laws do not allow whistleblowers to conduct "their own investigation" or collect evidence of discreditable conduct, has an expert expressing alarm.

The Guardian - AU

Richard Boyle to appeal after court ruled against his whistleblower status

The decision prompted urgent warning that the case exposed significant gaps in Australia’s public interest disclosure act

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s laws cannot protect whistleblowers like Richard Boyle, court finds

ATO whistleblower’s defence argues outcome contradicts objectives of whistleblower law but judge says that would sanction ‘vigilante justice’

The Guardian - AU

More than 800 secrecy laws keeping Australian government information from the public, paper shows

Experts alarmed by volume and complexity of restrictions as discussion paper sets stage for Labor’s push for reforms

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens strike deal on safeguard mechanism; anger after police shoot Indigenous man; and Israel protests

Albanese government’s signature climate policy strengthened with hard cap on emissions totalling 1,233m tonnes

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Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after his immunity defence fails

Former public servant Richard Boyle has lost his legal bid to be declared immune from prosecution as a whistleblower, meaning he could face the prospect of life in prison.

The Guardian - AU

ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after immunity defence fails

Human rights advocate says decision is a ‘major blow for Australian democracy’ and shows whistleblower protections are ‘utterly broken’

AAP

Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution

Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.

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Commonwealth spends more than $7.6 million in prosecuting whistleblowers including Bernard Collaery, David McBride and Richard Boyle

The Commonwealth has racked up more than $7.6 million in legal fees pursuing whistleblowers, with the bulk of that bill relating to a now-dumped prosecution.

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