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Exposing wrongdoing not as easy as blowing the whistle

Whistleblowers need to navigate complex legal minefields when trying to expose wrongdoing, as different precedents outline what is covered by protection laws.

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Press freedom is being destroyed from Gaza to America. Don’t think it can’t happen here

Anthony Albanese promised to end the ‘culture of secrecy’. With freedom of speech under attack globally, it’s past time he delivered

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Southport inquiry: killer’s father ‘sorry’ for failing to deal with son’s violent behaviour

Alphonse Rudakubana says he was ‘scared’ of his son and did not oversee his internet activity as a result

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Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.

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Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

A tax office whistleblower has asked a judge not to impose convictions for crimes that his lawyer said were "grounded in moral courage".

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'Superhero' tax whistleblower avoids jail in plea deal

Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle, who exposed heavy-handed debt collection tactics, has avoided jail in a plea deal with prosecutors.

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Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

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Five charges dropped against tax office whistleblower

Five charges against Richard Boyle for allegedly attempting to disclose private info while blowing the whistle on tax collection practices have been dropped.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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