Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 14

Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 14

A US expert believes the Lindt cafe siege was a terrorist act but his Australian counterparts have argued otherwise. Tuesday also saw six media organisations join forces to call for the suppressed identities of two DDP solicitors to be revealed. Michael Safi and Monica Tan talk it all over in the final recap of this inquest segment

Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 13

When is a sheikh not a sheikh? Monday sees an expert witness on Islam take the stand, as well as the director of public prosecutions (DPP) solicitor facing the question of why Man Haron Monis was granted bail in 2013. Michael Safi was at the inquest and is joined by Bridie Jabour to discuss the evidence

Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 12

Blame for gunman Man Haron Monis being on bail in December 2014 finally seems clearer. However legal technicalities meant proceedings stalled and much of what was discussed was kept from the media and, therefore, the public. Bridie Jabour is back to ask Michael Safi whether Friday marked a breakthrough in the inquest

Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 11

Detective senior constable Melanie Staples, who recommended against granting Man Haron Monis bail in 2013, emerged as an impressive witness at the Sydney siege inquest. Michael Safi is joined by Monica Tan to discuss Thursday's evidence

Sydney siege inquest recap – episode 10

Why did Asio officers attend Monis hearings without informing the police? This extraordinary information was revealed late on Wednesday, after the inquest heard that a police constable knew Monis was on bail when he was charged with additional offences in 2013. Bridie Jabour and Michael Safi unpick the key moments of a complicated day