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Ben Roberts-Smith decision today
There will be a livestream from 10:15am AEST of the FCAFC handing down a decision in the Ben Roberts-Smith matter, HCA to continue hearing NSW light rail appeal.

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— Vaxatious Litigant 💉⚖️👨⚖️ (@ExposingNV)
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