Academy confirmed as independent scientific adviser at Folbigg inquiry

Kathleen Folbigg appears via video link during a convictions inquiry at the NSW coroners court in 2019. Photograph: Joel Carrett for AAP.

The Australian Academy of Science has been granted leave to appear and be represented by legal counsel at the Second Inquiry into the convictions of Ms Kathleen Folbigg.

The Academy's role in the Inquiry extends to making submissions addressing:

  1. suitable experts in areas of specialised scientific knowledge for the purpose of obtaining relevant evidence;
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