Melbourne man convicted of rape as Victoria gag orders spark justice debate
A Melbourne man was convicted of two rape counts and one sexual assault charge, but a suppression order shields his identity. Victoria issued 640 of Australia's 1,226 court gag orders in 2025, raising questions about judicial discretion balancing open justice against privacy and mental health concerns. The suppression order remains under review as his lawyers signal an appeal.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 03:11 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 03:31 UTC
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