Nicholas Owens
Nicholas Owens is a prominent barrister in Australia, currently serving as a Federal Court judge. He has gained recognition for his legal expertise and has represented various high-profile cases, including those involving media and defamation. In the recent case against former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, Owens acted for the newspapers, asserting that the evidence against Roberts-Smith was clear and that the killings of four Afghan men were unlawful. His role in the appeal highlighted the importance of accountability in military conduct and the role of journalism in uncovering the truth.
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Recent news mentions
Nicholas Owens was the lead for the Nine team in the landmark Federal Court victory.
Tony Abbott addresses the faithful at Tory party conference
Australia· 2025-10-07
Owens is now a Federal Court judge.
It’s finally over. Journalism winsAustralia· 2025-09-05
Nicholas Owens SC fought the original case for the newspapers and has since been appointed a judge.
The $1.5 million legal application dismissed in seven wordsAustralia· 2025-05-16
Nicholas Owens represented the newspapers in the appeal court.
Former SAS soldier loses appeal over Afghanistan war crimes allegations judgmentAustralia· 2025-05-16
