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Richard Boyle, a former Australian Taxation Office (ATO) officer, avoided jail on 27 Aug 2025 after exposing unethical debt collection practices. He pleaded guilty to four reduced charges in an Adelaide court but received no conviction or jail. Boyle’s whistleblowing in 2018 led to reforms in the ATO. Supporters called him a hero for speaking out despite personal hardship. The court accepted that his poor mental health was linked to his actions. His case highlighted weaknesses in whistleblower protection laws. Advocates urge the Australian government to improve these laws to protect future whistleblowers better. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 07:48 IST; source: link)