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Basic documents in case brought by defence whistleblower Damien De Pyle against commonwealth temporarily suppressed
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The federal government’s attempt to cast secrecy over a defence whistleblower’s case alleging disturbing misconduct in a torture resistance training course has been criticised as “contrary to the public interest”.
Last year, the Guardian revealed shocking allegations from Damien De Pyle about a training course designed to prepare defence personnel for possible capture by enemy forces.
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