Timing: The verdict was unsealed on Tuesday, only after prosecutors decided they would not proceed with a second trial for an additional round of assault allegations and a gag order was lifted. The order had prevented news outlets operating within Australia, including The Times, from reporting the verdict to readers in the country. This is the article The Times published in print only, to comply.

Behind the secrecy: Our Australia bureau chief explains how the country shrouds law enforcement and the courts in unusual secrecy, particularly in cases of sexual and family violence. Officials say it protects victims and defendants, but critics say it disadvantages victims.

Here’s what else is happening

Michael Cohen: President Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer is spending several days this week testifying on Capitol Hill. A person familiar with his plans said that on Wednesday, in a public session before a House committee, he will most likely describe what he says is the president’s possible criminal conduct and go into “granular detail” about the plan to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels, a pornographic film actress.

Elon Musk: The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal court to hold the Tesla chief executive in contempt of court for posting an updated production outlook on Twitter without first seeking legal approval, in violation of his settlement with the commission last year.

Huawei: The United Arab Emirates said it still planned to use equipment from the Chinese tech giant to build its high-speed wireless network, the latest setback for the American-led campaign to curtail the company’s reach.