Guardian Australia
Australia · 42 mins ago
A man has been found guilty of rape but we can't say who he is. Why are there exceptions to open justice? | Richard Ackland
It is not entirely surprising the ‘well-connected Melbourne businessman’ has so far managed to have his name protected
Victoria has the sorry distinction of being the national capital for court-imposed gag orders.
The courts and tribunals of that state issue more than half the tally of suppressions for all the other states and territories combined.
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