Psychiatrists cast doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused

Steady2 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 2 days - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere

After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change

The Guardian Worldseen 11 Aug, 10:49headline rewritten
~~Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge~~Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge

original reportingcopies

Wed, 5 August 2026peak 2 reports on Wed, 5 August 2026Tue, 11 August 2026

What it is about

Tom Silvagni Rachael Burgin Ralph Carr Erin Pearson Wendy Tuohy Kate Wright Stephen Silvagni Australian Lawyers Alliance Swinburne University Sexual Assault Research Sexual Assault Services Victoria Harold Holt Swim Centre In Glen Iris Australia Monash, South Australia, Australia Australian Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ben Carroll Victoria

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report

smh.com.au

brisbanetimes.com.au

The Guardian World

5 Aug, 19:30over 5 days11 Aug, 07:29

How it spread - 2 original reports, 1 reprint

Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report
- smh.com.au19:30first to report
  Psychiatrists cast doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused
  After the cases of rapists Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr put safety suppression orders in the spotlight, experts say the court experience is as likely to cause defendants mental health issues as having their names made public.
  1 reprint
  - brisbanetimes.com.au5 Aug, 19:30their copy
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report
- The Guardian World07:29edited after publishing
  Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
  previously~~Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge~~
  Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The use of suppression orders by convicted rapists will be banned in Victoria, the premier, Ben Carroll, has announced, with his government committed to “closing every loophole” accused people “abuse and exploit” to hide...