High-profile man accused of rape could lose anonymity under Queensland law change

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A high-profile man accused of rape could lose his anonymity under new laws to be introduced into the Queensland parliament this week. 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. Victims or accused perpetrators would still be able to make an application to the court not to be named

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