Queensland Government Criticized Over Police Officer Appointment to Legal Aid Board

The Queensland government is facing criticism for appointing former detective Darren Robinson, who was previously scrutinized following the Palm Island riots, to the Legal Aid board, with critics stating it "opens old wounds."

22 Mar, 14:00 — 22 Mar, 14:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual18d ago

Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to 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 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Queensland government has “opened old wounds” by appointing a former police detective who was heavily criticised for his role in events surrounding the 2004 riots on Palm Island to the state’s Legal Aid board, say First Nations community leaders and memb...

By Ben Smee and Andrew Messenger

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Queensland Government Criticized Over Police Officer Appointment to Legal Aid Board

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Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board

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