Tag: Judges and legal professionals
Lennon tirade against DPP
Former Tasmanian premier Paul Lennon wants an investigation into the conduct of the Director of Public Prosecutions Tim Ellis.[MORE]
Lawyers criticised for allowing clients to apply for bail
A Canberra judge has criticised defence lawyers who allow their clients to prepare bail applications saying it hinders the judicial process.[MORE]
DPP warned about speaking to judges
Supreme Court Chief Justince Marilyn Warren says the DPP should not counsel, supervise or criticise judges in private discussions.[MORE]
Oppn slams apology and Premier
Tasmania's opposition parties have condemned the Premier's handling of the latest controversy surrounding government backbencher Steve Kons.[MORE]
Law Council bemoans legal funding shortfall
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There are calls for more funding for legal aid, with people being denied representation in court.[MORE]
Premier not commenting on Kons' future
Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett will not comment on the future of Steve Kons after the former deputy premier was forced to apologise to Parliament again.[MORE]
Kons' apology lacking substance: Wright
A retired Supreme Court judge has rejected an apology from the former Deputy Premier, Steve Kons, for comments made to a Parliamentary committee.[MORE]
Kirby pushes for charter of rights
High Court Judge Michael Kirby says government failures on law reforms justify enacting a charter of rights.[MORE]
Goss's daughter awarded Rhodes Scholarship
The daughter of former premier Wayne Goss, Caitlin Goss, has been named Queensland's 2009 Rhodes Scholar.[MORE]
DPP wants help to avoid conflict of interest
Tasmania's Director of Public Prosecutions has accused the government of ignoring his recommendation to appoint at least one deputy to his department.[MORE]
Greens say judge owed an apology
The Tasmanian Greens are demanding that the former Deputy Premier, Steve Kons, apologise for his comments about a retired Supreme Court judge.[MORE]
Bartlett urges inquiry to wind up
Tasmania's Premier David Bartlett has again attacked the parliamentary committee investigating senior government appointments.[MORE]
Kons blasted over Wright attack
A retired Supreme Court judge Christopher Wright has accused the former Tasmanian Deputy Premier Steve Kons of "breath-taking vindictiveness".[MORE]
Dateline for Truth in Sentencing laws
The WA Attorney General Christian Porter says Cabinet will consider changes to the controversial Truth in Sentencing laws on Monday.[MORE]
Kons defends memory lapse over mill
Tasmania's former Deputy Premier Steve Kons has defended his ability to recollect key events surrounding the pulp mill.[MORE]
Decision to dump Cooper mine: Kons
The former Tasmanian Attorney General Steve Kons has denied being coerced into not appointing Simon Cooper as a magistrate.[MORE]
Former RPDC head tells of Govt pressure over pulp mill
The man who controversially missed out on a Tasmanian magistrate's position has told a Parliamentary committee he felt pressured to speed up the assessment of Gunns' pulp mill.[MORE]
Hornsey's interference 'troubling': Cooper
A Tasmanian Parliamentary Committee has heard that Simon Cooper doesn't believe he missed out on a Magistrate's job because the appointment would have looked like a job for a Labor mate.[MORE]
A push for convictions to be eradicated
The North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) is calling on the NT Government to push for national criminal and sentencing codes at a meeting of attorneys general in Brisbane today.[MORE]
Experienced prosecutors needed: DPP
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Pallaras, says more incentives are needed to keep experienced prosecutors in his office.[MORE]
Barrister to report on Fraser Is dingo fences
A Queensland barrister has been appointed to look at whether more dingo fences should be built on Fraser Island off the state's south-east coast.[MORE]
Einfeld pleads guilty to perjury
Former Federal Court judge Marcus Einfeld has pleaded guilty to perjury in a surprise backflip.[MORE]
Solicitor General calls for ethics training
Tasmania's Solicitor-General has called for comprehensive ethics and legal training for public servants.[MORE]
NAAJA says alcohol restrictions should apply to all Territorians
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency has proposed a ban on takeaway alcohol sales for all Territorians.[MORE]
