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UNCOVERED: Man involved in old parliament house fire avoids prison | History Defined

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Bruce Shillingsworth Jr was found guilty for his role in a major fire at Old Parliament House. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A man involved in a blaze at Old Parliament House that caused millions of dollars in damage has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended prison sentence but a longer than usual good behaviour bond.

Bruce Shillingsworth Jr, 32, was found guilty of aiding and abetting arson for his role in a fire that caused $5.2 million in damages at the historic building in December 2021.

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