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How the Federal Court stymied open justice

Once one of the country’s most progressive courts, the Federal Court has become a black hole of silence and suppression applications.

Max MasonSenior reporter

Jun 26, 2024 – 5.00am

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For the past 18 months, the Federal Court of Australia’s commitment to open justice has been honoured more in the breach than the observance.

Once one of the country’s most progressive courts, it has become a black hole. Information goes in and is sometimes never seen again.

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