Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson SC is a public defender representing Naveed Akram, the individual alleged to be the Bondi attacker. He is currently newsworthy due to his application for a permanent suppression order to protect Akram's mother, brother, and sister. Wilson argued in Downing Centre local court that the suppression order is necessary to safeguard the family's mental and physical safety, citing death threats they have received. He is seeking to suppress their names, home addresses, and work addresses. While an interim suppression order has been granted, media organizations are challenging the request for a permanent order, arguing a lack of evidence demonstrating an imminent risk to the family. The court is currently determining whether to grant the permanent suppression order, making Wilson's role in this legal battle significant.