ACT builder pleads not guilty to perjury

A man accused of giving false evidence to the unions royal commission has appeared before a Canberra court.

A Canberra form-worker accused of giving false evidence to the trade union royal commission will be pleading innocent to the charge.

Tuungafasi (Fasi) Manase was arrested by ACT police on Wednesday night on one count of perjury, following his appearance at the commission on July 14.

The 29-year-old appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday where he was granted bail and his lawyer indicated he would plead not guilty when the matter returns to court on October 19.


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