Media Release: Greens celebrate news of the release of whistleblower David McBride from prison
Media Release: Greens celebrate news of the release of whistleblower David McBride from prison | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Media Release: Greens celebrate news of the release of whistleblower David McBride from prison 2026-08-13 The Greens join today with millions of Australians celebrating David McBride’s release from prison after he today became eligible for parole.
Greens Senator and Justice Spokesperson David Shoebridge said: “My friend David McBride has paid a terrible price for paying the truth. It’s a price no whistleblower should ever be made to pay again. “The Albanese Government has had the power to free David since they got elected and refused to act.
“Labor’s Attorney General consented to the ongoing prosecution of David McBride and government agencies pressed for a serious jail sentence for him. “Labor, just like the Coalition before them, wanted David McBride silenced and together they had him locked up for more than two years. "David walks out of prison today and he holds his head high, having spoken the truth and faced the full force of the state.
“While David is free, the laws that put him in jail are still standing. “The Australian Greens are committed to ensuring no more whistleblowers are prosecuted for the crime of telling the truth. "What happened to David is a case study in why we need real whistleblower protections and how urgent these are.
“Until the laws are fixed, the persecution of David McBride will stand as a warning to every public servant who might one day consider speaking up. “When I have visited him in prison during his more than 2 years locked up, David’s commitment to truth has been unwavering and I know he took immense comfort in the support he has in the community at large. Thank you David, you went to jail so we could all know the truth.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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