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Code violation warning, Mr Folau

Michael Pelly
Michael PellyLegal editor

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A worker gets sacked for tweets that breach an employer’s code of conduct and takes legal action claiming her rights to freedom of speech have been violated. Sounds familiar?

In fact, public servant Michaela Banerji and international rugby union star Israel Folau should start comparing notes.

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Michael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com

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