Controversial Appointment to Queensland's Legal Aid Board Stirs Outrage
Queensland government accused of 'opening old wounds' by appointing former police officer criticized for role in 2004 Palm Island riots to the state's Legal Aid board.
Exclusive: Townsville lawyer and former detective Darren Robinson's appointment by attorney general Deb Frecklington has 'brought back a lot of trauma' for Indigenous community.
The Queensland government has been criticized for appointing a former police officer who was heavily criticized for his role in the events surrounding the 2004 Palm Island riots to the state's Legal Aid board. The Liberal National party government recently sacked and replaced all Labor-appointed members of the Legal Aid Queensland board.
The move has 'opened old wounds' and 'brought back a lot of trauma' for the Indigenous community on Palm Island, according to First Nations community leaders and members of the legal fraternity.
Source: The Guardian
