NSW prosecutor and attorney general discussed review candidates
New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling told budget estimates that state Attorney General Michael Daley discussed possible barristers for a review of her office. Dowling said Daley called to say he was appointing senior counsel and raised several names. The feed does not explain the review’s purpose or outcome.
Why it matters
The exchange raises governance questions about independence and ministerial involvement in reviewing the prosecutor’s office.
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Part of the September 1, 2026 brief.