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Originally Posted by pdurrant
Australia follows (in general) the UK's sub judice rules. The paper can't publish any details that might prejudice potential jurors in a trial.
Note that "The man faces charges of ...", a factual statement, not 'The man who murdered ...' which would be prejudicial to the trial.
Note that "A police spokesman couldn't confirm reports that the accused was truck driver "P7", who appeared at a coronial inquest in April." He couldn't confirm (or deny) the reports because that might be prejudicial to the trial.
The details will be heard by the jury during the trial, and reported fully once the case is over.
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Ah, thanks. Unlike here, where the accused person is often tried and convicted by the press before the case ever comes to trial...
Anyway, I'm glad these parents may eventually get some closure.