NSW chief justice says Tony Abbott’s criticism of Harbour Bridge march judge ‘misconceived and ignorant’

Andrew Bell says it’s ‘regrettable’ that former PM suggested judge had made a ‘political judgment’ regarding pro-Palestine protest in AugustThe chief justice of New South Wales has criticised former prime minister Tony Abbott for what he says was a regrettable, misconceived and ignorant...

<p>Andrew Bell says it’s ‘regrettable’ that former PM suggested judge had made a ‘political judgment’ regarding pro-Palestine protest in August</p><p>The chief justice of New South Wales has criticised former prime minister Tony Abbott for what he says was a regrettable, misconceived and ignorant attack on a judge’s decision regarding last year’s pro-Palestine Sydney Harbour Bridge march.</p><p>Andrew Bell said in a speech on Thursday evening that Abbott’s post on X in August last year threatened social cohesion.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/06/tony-abbott-chief-justice-criticism-harbour-bridge-judge">Continue reading...</a>
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