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Myriam Robin

Israel Folau keeps an open mind

Sacked rugby star Israel Folau must really love free speech. And we don't just say that because he has lost his job for using his.

Look at who he's hired to represent him in a mooted court action. As revealed in this newspaper, working alongside the illustrious Stuart Wood, QC, on a pending suit is Macpherson Kelley employment head George Haros, who argues the Australian Rugby Union acted "unfairly and unlawfully" in sacking the athlete.

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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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