The Australian said it would be taking down existing episodes in Australia from Friday following a letter from the New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions.

The letter requested 16 episodes be taken down.

Dawson was arrested on the Gold Coast in December over the death of his wife 37 years ago. He was charged with murder.

View photos Chris Dawson has been released on bail from a Sydney prison almost three weeks after he was arrested. Photo: AAP More

Ms Dawson was 33 when she went missing from Sydney’s northern beaches in January 1982, leaving behind two young daughters. Two days later, her husband moved his schoolgirl lover into his home.

The case came to prominence in 2018 following The Australian’s investigative podcast series, The Teacher’s Pet.

The Australian considered legal advice as prosecutors prepare Dawson’s defence. He may face court next year.

View photos Ms Dawson was 33 when she went missing from Sydney’s northern beaches in January 1982 leaving behind two young daughters. Source: AAP More

The paper’s editor-in-chief Christopher Dore said Dawson is “entitled to the presumption of innocence just like any Australian”.

“We’ve decided to restrict access to the podcast as we let justice run its course, but will continue to monitor the case and will put it online as soon as we can,” Dore said.

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View photos Chris Dawson, who is now 70 years old has been arrested over his wife’s suspected murder. Source: AAP More

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