Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole
The former military lawyer was convicted in 2024 for stealing and sharing top-secret defence material with journalists.
Former military lawyer David McBride has been released from jail after the Australian government granted him parole. Convicted of stealing classified defense material and sharing it with journalists in 2024, McBride served over two years in prison before becoming eligible for release. He will now serve an additional three years under community supervision and conditions.
According to McBride, he is overjoyed to be free and thanked his family, supporters, and the Attorney-General for her decision. The whistleblower revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery, requiring an extended recovery period. McBride's lawyer praised the Attorney-General's decision as the right one, highlighting the public's strong support for McBride's actions.
The case drew significant media attention and hundreds of letters and postcards from the public, demonstrating the case's importance to Australians.
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