Law Council regarding reports that a lack of pension access is affecting the retention and recruitment of federal judges

The following statements can be attributed to Stuart Clark AM, President, Law Council of Australia:

• It is vital that federal court appointments are made so as to avoid a lack of continuity in the courts.
• Delays in the replacement of judges creates severe knock-on effects through the legal system.
• The federal government should investigate whether judicial pensions for federal appointees who do not currently have access to them would make the retention and recruitment of federal judges easier.
• Given the current delays in the replacement of federal judges the Law Council suggests that the Attorney-General should urgently make an open call for expressions of interest.

Anil Lambert (Media)
M. 0416 426 722
E. anil@hortonadvisory.com.au // www.lawcouncil.asn.au

Michael Hartmann, Director of Communications
P. 02 6246 3715 // M. 0438 081 968 E. michael.hartmann@lawcouncil.asn.au // www.lawcouncil.asn.au