Statement from Attorney-General 12 March

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Shannon Fentiman

The Palaszczuk Government is committed to an independent judiciary and supports merit based appointments.

That's why in 2016 the Palaszczuk Government introduced a robust policy for judicial appointments to make sure every appointment is based on the recommendations of a panel of independent professionals from each arm of the legal profession.

This ensures that all appointees are well respected and qualified members of the legal community.

All appointments are based on merit and I completely reject any suggestion otherwise.

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