Queensland government is seeking to change law that prevents a person charged with sexual offences from being named until they are committed to stand trial
A high-profile man accused of rape could lose his anonymity under new laws to be introduced into theQueensland is one of the last Australian jurisdictions that prevents a person charged with serious sexual offences from being named until they are committed to stand trial.
Guardian Australia has learned new laws being introduced to change this would be retrospective, meaning accused rapists could be named as soon as the laws come into effect if they continue to face charges.in October 2021, have been before the Toowoomba magistrates court this year.
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