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Scope

The committee inquired into allegations concerning the conduct of High Court Justice Lionel Murphy, which were raised by Mr CR Briese during the inquiry of the Select Committee on the Conduct of a Judge. The committee considered whether those allegations amounted to misbehaviour sufficient to justify the removal of Justice Murphy from office.

Chairs

Michael Carter Tate

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Committee timeline – Select Committees on the Conduct of a Judge and Allegations Concerning a Judge

Reports

Date tabledTitleRead report
Allegations Concerning a JudgeParliamentary paper number 271/1984
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