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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

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

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.

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David McBride sentenced for leaking secret military documents

He will be jailed after pleading guilty.

The Canberra Times

Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

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’

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McBride's theft of 207 classified files 'dangerous': prosecutor

Whistleblower's conduct 'honourable', lawyer says.

The Canberra Times

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

Synergy360 boss drops defamation case against Nine – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

Military whistleblower gets new sentencing date after delay

The former military lawyer leaked classified documents.

The Canberra Times

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.

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AAP

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

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

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

Time for apathetic Australia to change

Letters and Short Takes: Time for apathetic Australia to change

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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 Canberra Times

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

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

AAP

'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

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

Date set for start of military whistleblower's sentencing

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

AAP

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

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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