By: Georgie Austin and Isabelle Ferrali

The Queensland Supreme Court has upheld an interim suppression order in a case testing the limits of open justice.

The decision considered whether a non-publication order could extend to a prominent third party known as “MM”, whose identity was connected to alleged extortion proceedings but who was not an accused person, complainant or witness.

The case provides an interesting position on how courts assess the proper administration of justice, and the balance between privacy, protection and public interest reporting.

In this article, the team unpack the key issues arising from the decision, why it matters, and what it means for courts, media organisations and journalists.

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