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Judge Lifts Alcohol Ban on Perth Fire Convict

5/17/2026

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Story summary
  • Reuben Lambie, convicted in 2021 for the 2019 Perth hostel fire, breached his order by violating a no-alcohol condition.
  • He appeared in Nelson Court and was ordered to appear if called within nine months.
  • Corrections had sought special conditions, including bans on alcohol and drugs, before his arrival.
  • A judge removed the alcohol restriction after Lambie sought court direction.
  • Corrections said safety is its top priority in managing returning offenders.