Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case

Media outlets argue man’s name should be made public and police acting to protect him from ‘embarrassment’

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates

• Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

A Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a man with a “high public profile” during an ongoing extortion case in Cairns.

The man – referred to in court as MM – is not a party to the case, which was back before the Cairns magistrates court on Monday.