The article has drawn on evidence from a confidential source, the publisher is unable to put that source in the witness box because to do so would breach the media’s fundamental ethical obligation to protect the identity of confidential sources.
The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.
The permanent unit will feature around 250 dedicated officers, 28 civilian staff, and a fleet of rapid-response vehicles, allowing police to maintain a visible and proactive presence without being rotated out of existing commands.