On trial for telling the truth
July 11, 2022
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Episode 733 · July 11, 2022
On trial for telling the truth
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<p>Late last week, the attorney-general dropped charges against whistleblower Bernard Collaery. It was a sensational development in a case that has outraged many.</p><p><br /></p><p>But Collaery is not the only whistleblower on trial for revealing shocking misconduct by the government, the public service, or the army. What’s next for those cases?</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, lawyer and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Kieran Pender on the people still facing prison for telling the truth.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Lawyer and contributor to <em>The Saturday Pape</em>r Kieran Pender</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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