Nye Perram
Justice Nye Perram is an Australian judge known for his work in federal court, particularly in cases that involve complex legal issues including national security. He recently made headlines when he dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith’s war crimes appeal, stating that there were national security implications that required consideration before the reasons for the decision could be released. His rulings contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding the accountability of military personnel and the legal standards applied in such high-profile cases.
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Nye Perram is the Federal Court Justice who dismissed Nine's application for a suppression order regarding the settlement with Person 17.
Nine loses bid to keep settlement with Ben Roberts-Smith’s lover secret
Australia· 2026-02-02
Justices Nye Perram, Anna Katzmann and Geoffrey Kennett said in a decision in May that the evidence was sufficiently cogent.
Kerry Stokes hit with $13.5m legal bill for Roberts-Smith defamation fightAustralia· 2025-09-09
Federal Court Justice Nye Perram ruled in favour of Fair Work’s submission regarding underpayment allegations.
Woolworths, Coles underpayments scandal deepensAustralia· 2025-09-05
Nye Perram was one of the justices in the Full Court decision regarding Ben Roberts-Smith.
Gina Rinehart, Ben Roberts-Smith and the legal bills mysteryAustralia· 2025-09-05Nye Perram is one of the justices in the Full Court that ruled on the appeal.
Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation appeal bid thrown out by High CourtAustralia· 2025-09-04
Nye Perram is one of the justices who upheld the decision against Ben Roberts-Smith.
OSI uncovers new war crimes evidence, secures fresh witnessesAustralia· 2025-05-21
Justice Nye Perram withheld the reasons for the decision regarding Roberts-Smith's appeal due to national security implications.
Ben Roberts-Smith’s war crimes appeal dismissed by Australia’s Federal Court
New Zealand· 2025-05-16