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Sep 10, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
NSW premier aide faces High Court fight over arrest powers
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James Cullen, a senior aide to the NSW premier, is set to contest arrest powers in the High Court after refusing to attend a parliamentary inquiry. The dispute follows his being threatened with detention and being forced to give evidence to a committee over alleged leaking of confidential minutes.
WHO: James Cullen
WHAT: James Cullen faces a High Court showdown over arrest powers after refusing to attend a parliamentary inquiry and being threatened with detention and compelled evidence.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM ET
WHERE: New South Wales, Australia
WHY: He refused to attend a parliamentary inquiry related to the leaking of confidential minutes, leading to attempts to compel his attendance and evidence.
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