NSW Local Court Deputy Chief Judge Initiates Legal Challenge Against Judicial Commission

Deputy Chief Judge Sharon Freund of the NSW Local Court has filed legal action against the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, challenging its decisions following her complaint about Chief Judge Michael Allen. Freund is seeking to overturn two decisions made by the commission in the Court of Appeal. The commission dismissed Freund's complaint about Allen, alleging bullying, and made adverse findings about Freund, claiming the complaint was not made in good faith. Freund's legal team argues that she was not given a fair opportunity to address the new negative information in the chief judge's response to her complaint.

Key facts

• Deputy Chief Judge Sharon Freund filed legal action against the Judicial Commission of New South Wales.
• Freund's complaint against Chief Judge Michael Allen was dismissed by the commission.
• The commission made adverse findings about Freund, stating the complaint was not made in good faith.
• Freund is seeking to overturn two decisions made by the commission in the Court of Appeal.

Sources

• The Sydney Morning Herald