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The High Court of Australia quashes search warrant on journalist's home

Smethurst v Commissioner of Police [2020] HCA 14

The High Court of Australia unanimously held that the search warrant relied upon by the Australian Federal Police to enter and search the residence of journalist, Ms Annika Smethurst, was invalid. The invalidity of the search warrant rendered the AFP's entry into and search of Ms Smethurst's residence unlawful and an act of trespass.

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