Labor under fire over stalled judge watchdog after ‘secret’ police report exposed
The Albanese government is facing criticism for not acting on a decade-old promise to establish a federal judicial watchdog. This comes after serious allegations regarding Judge Alexander 'Sandy' Street's conduct were revealed. Legal experts emphasize the necessity of a complaints commission to oversee federal judges in light of these developments.
- ▪The allegations against Judge Alexander 'Sandy' Street were uncovered by a law enforcement taskforce in 2016.
- ▪Street is being investigated for his interactions with his ex-wife and her freight company, which has been involved in controversial dealings.
- ▪The Australian Federal Police did not inform key officials about the concerns regarding Street's conduct when they were initially discovered.
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