Former top judge sprays politicians and media for attacking judicial independence
Former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry has criticized politicians and the media for undermining judicial independence through performative outrage. He warned that Australia risks following a trend of delegitimizing the judiciary, similar to recent political climates in the United States.
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Addresses critical concerns regarding the separation of powers and the integrity of the legal system in a democratic society.
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The article reports on a public speech, providing a platform for the judge's critique while maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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