It’s time federal judges face proper scrutiny
The article discusses the need for proper scrutiny of federal judges in Australia. It highlights a case involving Judge Alexander Street, who was the subject of a confidential police report nearly a decade ago. The piece calls for the establishment of a federal judicial commission to ensure accountability and maintain public confidence in the judiciary.
- ▪Federal judges in Australia currently lack independent oversight compared to state and territory judges.
- ▪Judge Alexander Street was investigated for a potential conflict of interest involving his ex-wife's business and Chinese military officers.
- ▪An inquiry into Street's conduct has been commissioned, but the article argues for a more systematic approach to judicial oversight.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.