Dr Christopher Ward SC has represented Mr Bernard Collaery in national security proceedings since 2018. The case has involved numerous applications to the ACT Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. The prosecution of Mr Collaery was withdrawn by the Attorney-General on 7 July 2022. Dr Ward SC describes the result as very pleasing and in the interests of justice and Australia's international relations. Dr Ward acted for Mr Collaery pro bono.
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Dr Christopher Ward SC represents former ACT attorney-general lawyer Bernard Collaery who is defending charges of conspiring to release national security information relating to the conduct of negotiations with Timor Leste over the Timor Gap.
Mr Collaery gives a very restricted interview with abc media watch.
Dr Christopher Ward SC is a member of the legal team instructed by Gilbert & Tobin to represent lawyer Bernard Collaery, facing serious charges under national security legislation before the ACT Courts.
The case appeared on Ten Eyewitness News Sydney, and was covered by The Guardian as well as The Canberra Times.
Liability limited pursuant to a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
