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Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability

  • Written by Clinton Fernandes, Professor, International and Political Studies, UNSW
Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery and his client are facing charges under the Intelligence Services Act.AAP/Mick Tsikas

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, Sarah McNaughton SC, recently filed criminal charges against Canberra lawyer Bernard Collaery and his client, a former officer of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS).

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