Today the Attorney-General, the Hon. Mark Dreyfus QC MP, discontinued the prosecution of Mr Bernard Collaery under section 71 of the Judiciary Act 1903.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn taking this decision I have had careful regard to our national security, our national interest and the proper administration of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is my view that the prosecution of Mr Collaery should end,\u201d Mr Dreyfus said today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have therefore decided to exercise my power under section 71 of the Judiciary Act not to proceed with the prosecution of Mr Collaery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This decision to discontinue the prosecution was informed by the Government\u2019s commitment to protecting Australia\u2019s national interest, including our national security and Australia\u2019s relationships with our close neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Attorney-General has notified the ACT Supreme Court, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and Mr Collaery\u2019s legal representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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