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The prosecution of Witness K has been labelled a dark chapter" in Australia's history.
The Human Rights Law Centre has just issued a statement defending Witness K's actions in helping to expose Australia's bugging of Timor-Leste in 2004. Senior lawyer Kieran Pender said:
Whistleblowers should be protected, not punished. Instead of recognising the important role Witness K played in exposing wrongdoing, he was charged, prosecuted and has now been sentenced, with much of this process taking place in secret."
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NSW Health has determined Covid-19 tranmission occurred between two patrons at the Myer in Bondi Junction on Saturday 12 June.
As a result, all staff and patrols who were at Myer Bondi Junction on level 2 or level 4 on that date between 11.15am and 11.50am are considered close contacts, must immediately call NSW Health on 1800 943 553, get tested and self-isolate for 14 days from the date they were at the venue, regardless of the result.
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