Wednesday, June 14, 2017

3 Turnbull ministers face Supreme Court to explain why they should not be charged with contempt criticising terror sentencing

Three senior Turnbull government ministers will be hauled before the Supreme Court of Victoria to explain why they should not be charged with contempt after accusing the judiciary of advocating softer sentences for terrorists.

In an explosive development, the Supreme Court has ordered Health Minister Greg Hunt, Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and Human Services Minister Alan Tudge to appear on Friday “to make any submissions as to why they should not be referred for prosecution for contempt” …

Source: Ministers to be hauled before Supreme Court after criticising terror sentencing


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