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Bail Hearing June 15 for Victoria’s First Slavery Trial

6/6/2026

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Zeinab Ahmad offered to wear an electronic ankle bracelet and attend religious counseling if granted bail.
The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court will resume hearing her bail application on June 15.
Detective Senior Constable Marc Clendenning testified that electronic monitoring would not reduce the perceived risk, while Detective Sergeant Matt Archer noted that the slavery charges are being tried for the first time in Victoria, creating legal complexities.

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Zeinab Ahmad offered to wear an electronic ankle bracelet and attend religious counseling if granted bail.
The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court will resume hearing her bail application on June 15.
Detective Senior Constable Marc Clendenning testified that electronic monitoring would not reduce the perceived risk, while Detective Sergeant Matt Archer noted that the slavery charges are being tried for the first time in Victoria, creating legal complexities.