A number of prominent former Australian judges are calling for
a bi-partisan parliamentary oversight committee to ensure adequate
scrutiny of Australia's COVID-19 response.
A similar body has already been established in New Zealand, with
many local legal scholars sounding the alarm about overreach in a
time of crisis.
Who is calling for this?
The move is being called for by former judge of the NSW Court of
Appeal and ex-president of the Anti-Discrimination Board Paul Stein
as well as members of the National Integrity Committee, including
former judges Mary Gaudron, David Harper, Stephen Charles, Anthony
Whealy, and Margaret White.
The distinguished members are calling for a body similar to the
New Zealand
Epidemic Response Committee, which is a multi-party special
select committee designed to provide oversight of the country's
response to the pandemic.
