FOR THE RECORD and Rex Wild QC were highlights passing of Ian Morris. The Law At a Department of Justice (Administrator Tom Pauling Society Annual Dinner which level Robert Bradshaw PSM again showing his thespian commemorated the retirement is moving from Policy to act qualities). The social functions of Justice and as Commissioner for Public were also enjoyable and it was Master Coulehan. It has since Interest Disclosures (otherwise pleasant lazing around Sanur. been announced that Judith known as Whistleblowers Kelly SC will be the new Justice Commissioner). Congratulations to all responsible and His Honour Vince Luppino for organising the conference SM the new Master. I particularly wish to wish ail the particularly John Lawrence, Ruth best to Justice Sally Thomas on Brebner, Jodi Truman and Lyn Justice Reeves has moved her retirement. She has been a Wild who must have breathed a to Brisbane though both His great ornament of the Territory sigh of relief when she got all her Honour and Justice Mansfield legal community. However it charges emplaned or otherwise have been appointed as visiting would appear that being retired dealt with. Justices of the Supreme Court will only enable her to have of the . more time to devote to her Changes other personal and community There are vacancies in the ranks interests. The Society hopes to This period of 2009 has been of magistrates, and I have heard have many more dealings with a period of change, both good Duncan McConnel and Tom her Honour in the future but and bad for the profession Anderson will both be going to hopes she realises retirement (fortunately mostly good). The the Bar to augment the depleted should (it is felt by some) involve first day back at work after the resources of William Forster some rest and repose. I conference, I heard about the Chambers. New Whistleblower Law Begins

Released by Hon Delia Lawrie MLA, Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, 31 July 2009

ttorney-General, Delia to investigate disclosures and investigate allegations of ALawrie, said new legislation to ensure that public bodies are serious improper conduct by to protect whistleblowers transparent and accountable. Northern Territory Government and ensure a more open and Departments, members of transparent Northern Territory Ms Lawrie said respected lawyer Parliament, public schools, Government begin today. and long-term Territorian Robert public hospitals, public nursing Bradshaw has been appointed homes, universities, as well as From 31 July, Territorians will be as the Acting Commissioner for local government councils and able to report improper conduct Public Interest Disclosures. most statutory bodies. in Northern Territory public bodies to a new Commissioner “Mr. Bradshaw brings to this The new laws make it an offence for Public Interest Disclosures, position a keen intellect, and a to sue, sack, or discriminate without fear of reprisal. strong commitment to justice against someone because they and integrity,” she said. “He has are a whistleblower. “The Public Interest Disclosure more than 30 years experience Act protects Territorians who working with commercial and Anyone who wishes to report speak out for the good of government laws in the Territory improper conduct can contact the community,” Ms Lawrie and previously served as the the Commissioner on the free said. “It is about ensuring the Director of Legal Policy, the call number 1800 250 918. Northern Territory public sector Commissioner for Consumer Disclosers can even choose to continues to operate fairly and Affairs and as the Registrar- remain anonymous. professionally.” General.” For more information about The new legislation also creates The Commissioner for Public the Act, visit: http://www. an independent Commissioner Interest Disclosures will blowthewhistle.nt.gov.au. i

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