A former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) publicly supports barrister and former parliamentary officer Sally Dowling, SC, after an upper house inquiry report sparked controversy. All three outlets report that the inquiry’s findings are described as explosive and that it accuses Dowling of giving false evidence in parliament. In response to the report, the former DPP says the allegations are not warranted and characterises the situation in strongly worded terms, framing the inquiry’s conclusions as outrageous. The coverage focuses on Dowling’s standing and the renewed attention placed on her parliamentary evidence following the release of the report. The articles do not present new underlying facts beyond referencing the inquiry’s allegations and the former DPP’s support. The reporting reflects a dispute over the report’s claims, with the former prosecutor arguing in Dowling’s favour while the inquiry itself remains the basis for the controversy.