The Australian Law Reform Commission report recommends major changes to the way judges are appointed and educated, and supports an independent body to investigate allegations of misconduct.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Articles on Australian courts
Displaying all articles
Complicating things is the fact the prosecution plans to call Wilkinson as a witness in the trial.
A chief justice is more than just a court’s figurehead: they are responsible for defending and promoting the court’s institutional integrity, and this must be taken into account when appointing them.
How Australian courts might interpret consent in situations like this is far from clear, and needs to be sorted out.
