Former top judge sprays politicians and media for attacking judicial independence
Former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry criticized politicians and the media for undermining judicial independence in a speech delivered at a Criminal Lawyers Association NT conference in Bali last week. Lasry warned that public vilification of judges reflects a lack of commitment to judicial independence, essential for protecting rights and constraining power.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 09:41 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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