The Daily Aus The Aussies named in the Epstein Files
Feb 3, 2026
A walk through newly released DOJ files that name several high-profile Australians. Brief looks at texts linking a major political donor to a costly ad claim and emails about attempted meetings with a former prime minister. A rundown of how authorities and politicians are reacting and what legal follow-ups may come next.
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Epstein's Power And Lasting Questions
- Jeffrey Epstein was a well-connected financier whose crimes extended beyond a single conviction and included paying teenage girls for sex over years.
- His friendships with presidents, royals and billionaires kept questions about others' involvement alive after his death.
Files Released But Redactions Remain
- The Epstein files are DOJ documents compiled during the investigation and were ordered released by US law under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Large redactions exist and journalists cannot verify what has been hidden behind those redactions.
Three Million Pages And Big Names
- The final release tallied roughly three million pages and likely represents the last major public drop from the DOJ.
- The documents named global figures including Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Prince Andrew and several Australians.