Latest Lawyer X

Big Law 29 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer X scandal fizzles out with no legal repercussions

Those behind the explosive Lawyer X scandal are not likely to face legal consequences as the office responsible for...

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Big Law 23 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonDPP and Lawyer X special investigator clash over Nicola Gobbo

Amid speculations Nicola Gobbo may have been prepared to enter a plea, Victoria’s Director of Public Prosecutions...

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Big Law 21 June 2023 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer X special investigator says DPP refuses to lay charges

Lawyer X’s special investigator has told the Victorian government to close down the office or expect his resignation...

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Big Law 13 February 2023 ByJess FeyderThe newly introduced “Lawyer X legislation” has come under...

The newly introduced “Lawyer X legislation” has come under criticism from the Law Institute of Victoria and the...

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Politics 08 February 2023 ByLauren CroftLapsed Lawyer X legislation brought back in 2023

Victoria has led the charge on the management of informants with the implementation of new Lawyer X legislation,...

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Politics 17 August 2022 ByLauren CroftLawyer X Bill introduced to Victorian Parliament

Landmark new reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of human sources, after a royal commission delivered...

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Former Lawyer X client wins bid for documents
Big Law 17 January 2022 ByNaomi NeilsonFormer Lawyer X client wins bid for documents

Following the royal commission into barrister-turned-police informant Nicola Gobbo that found many instances of...

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Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants
Big Law 27 October 2021 ByNaomi NeilsonJustice system strengthened with disclosure laws following Lawyer X...

Given the number of prosecutions at risk of being overturned due to the involvement of former barrister and police...

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Nicola Gobbo
Big Law 14 October 2021 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer X: Special investigator to examine criminal conduct, discipline...

Former High Court judge Geoffrey Nettle has been given new powers to examine the potential criminal conduct and...

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Big Law 30 June 2021 ByJerome DoraisamyFormer High Court judge named special investigator post-Lawyer X...

A former justice of the High Court of Australia is set to consider whether criminal or disciplinary charges are...

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