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Justice Lasry’s resignation a ‘sad cautionary tale’ of dangers of judicial complaint process, experts say
The DPP's complaint to Victoria's judicial watchdog that prompted the shock resignation of Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry was an abuse of process, experts say, and the judge's decision to step down was a "deeply saddening end to a stellar judicial career". But the Office of Public Prosecutions has strongly rejected the claim.
‘And so it ends’: Prominent judge quits in open court after DPP complaint
A high-profile criminal judge in Victoria has stunned a courtroom with his announcement from the bench that he would resign after learning of a DPP complaint to the state's judicial commission over his handling of a case linked to the Eastern Freeway accident that killed four police officers.
High Court takes up judicial immunity question in case against Family Court judge
The High Court has agreed to step in to hear an appeal of a ruling that put a Federal Circuit and Family Court judge on the hook for a man's false imprisonment.
New judge praised as ‘universally popular’, ‘one of the best’
The NSW Supreme Court has welcomed its newest judge, who was praised by his peers as “universally popular” for his warm personality and among the best tax silks in the country.
Two Victorian silks appointed Federal Court judges
The Federal Court has welcomed two Victorian senior barristers to the bench, including a silk who assisted in the Royal Commission into Crown’s Melbourne casino. 
Influential judge remembered for ushering in ‘brutal’ case management rules
Practitioners have marked the passing of former NSW Supreme Court Justice Andrew Rogers KC, who will be remembered for transforming commercial litigation through his vigorous, often "brutal" approach to case management.
New federal judge an ‘outstanding appointment’, Law Council says
The latest appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court is a proud Territorian who will serve with "empathy and enthusiasm", Australia's peak legal body said Monday.
Top judge says judicial workload in NSW unsustainable, calls for funding boost
The top judge in NSW has called for more court resources and funding to ease the burden of an overworked judiciary, in an impassioned speech backed by the state's solicitors and barristers.
New judge vows to not be ‘cranky’, looks forward to bench-eye view of the Bar
The latest judge to join the NSW Supreme Court has expressed a desire to foster a serious but collegiate environment for advocates and has remarked on the rising importance of legal directories for barristers.