Retired Judge's Corruption Scandal Upholds
Update: 2025-12-11
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Retired judge Walter Sofronoffs attempt to clear his name after a corruption watchdog found him guilty of serious corrupt conduct has failed. The Federal Court upheld the original report, stating that Mr. Sofronoff did not prove the finding to be unreasonable or illogical. The judge breached his non-disclosure obligations by releasing sensitive material before it was officially considered, leading to findings of lack of honesty, good faith, and impartiality. The ACT Integrity Commissions lawyers supported their original findings, emphasizing the threat to public confidence in government integrity. The legal costs for this unsuccessful lawsuit will now be decided by Justice Abraham.
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