Jun 2, 2026 – 8.00pmGregor Haas, the father of rugby league superstar Payne Haas, has been released from jail in the Philippines after a successful court battle halted his extradition to Indonesia, where, if convicted, he could face the death penalty.Gregor Haas’ Sydney lawyer, Abdul Reslan, told The Australian Financial Review he was released from jail earlier this week and was planning to return to Australia.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
NRL star Payne Haas’ dad is out of jail. That’s trouble for Canberra
The release of alleged drug smuggler Gregor Haas in the Philippines will cause a diplomatic headache for Canberra if, as expected, he heads home to Australia.











