Bernard Collaery on threats to the rule of law

Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network · Oct 15, 2020 · 27m

Former ACT attorney-general Bernard Collaery says he never wanted to become a "campaigner or crusader" for civil liberties; rather he has wanted to act for clients "with my best endeavours". Conspiracy charges brought against him, however, mean that he has been thrust into the spotlight.

In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Mr Collaery returns to the podcast to provide host Jerome Doraisamy with an update on the proceedings being brought against him by the federal government, what he perceives to be threats to the rule of law – both in Australia and across the globe – and how such…