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Bali Nine member walks on decades-old 'joyride' charge

A Bali Nine member has avoided punishment for "joyriding" two decades ago, just before he was locked up in an Indonesian prison over the notorious drug plot.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

Bali Nine member re-arrested after landing in Australia

Bali Nine member Matthew Norman is facing another legal battle after police laid fresh charges for a minor crime committed when he was a teenager.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

I have followed the Bali Nine case for 20 years. This is not about taking sides, except the side of time

Could our children make the same mistake? And if they did, is a 20-year sentence too long?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024

Remaining Bali Nine members back on Australian soil

Five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after the federal government reached a deal with Indonesian authorities.

AAP · Dec 15, 2024

‘Relieved and happy’: final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia

Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj have returned from Indonesia, Anthony Albanese confirms

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024

Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.

AAP · Dec 7, 2024

Indonesia hands Australia draft Bali Nine repatriation deal in ‘significant step forward’

Australia’s home affairs minister Tony Burke says some issues are yet to be resolved but hails Indonesian goodwill

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

The new Indonesian president – who came to office with a questionable human rights record – has emerged as an unlikely champion for a prisoner swap deal

The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2024

Bali Nine members could continue sentences in Australia

The remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring are expected to continuing serving their sentences in Australia, a federal minister has confirmed.

AAP · Nov 23, 2024