He was to face a jury but pleaded guilty when it became evident the court would not allow his basic defence that it was his duty to share the documents in the public interest. His High Court appeal canvasses the same issues, drawing a distinction between disciplinary duties and duties of office, and relying on the Oath of Allegiance to the Sovereign. His lawyers say in their submissions to the High Court, that the ACT Court of Appeal "… erroneously assumed that a duty of service requires unqualified obedience to orders".
Author: Elizabeth Byrne
Published at: 2025-06-25 22:04:10
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