It’s time federal judges had the same oversight as others
The article discusses the need for federal judges in Australia to have the same oversight as their state and territory counterparts. It highlights a case involving a federal judge that raised serious questions about judicial conduct, which went unexamined for years. The Albanese government has committed to establishing a federal judicial commission to address these issues, but the design and implementation of such a commission remain crucial.
- ▪Federal judges currently lack independent oversight, unlike judges at the state and territory levels.
- ▪A confidential police report concerning federal judge Alexander Street was never acted upon, raising concerns about judicial accountability.
- ▪The Albanese government has promised to establish a federal judicial commission to investigate judicial conduct.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 19:30:00 +1000 |
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