John Lawrence is grinning widely when we meet in a busy Fitzroy café. The high-profile criminal barrister from Darwin is delighted that this long-promised Lunch with the AFR has finally happened.
As soon as we start talking, however, the surrounds blur into the background and his grin evaporates as our discussion becomes urgent and distressing.
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Joanne Gray is Managing editor of The Australian Financial Review. She was formerly its opinion editor, features editor, banking & finance editor, Washington correspondent and BOSS magazine editor. Connect with Joanne on Twitter. Email Joanne at jgray@afr.com
