Judge Removed After Legal Feud | Canberra News

A major legal showdown in NSW has reached its climax as Sally Dowling, Director of Public Prosecutions, wins a landmark appeal that strips Judge Penelope Wass of her authority over three high-profile cases. The conflict erupted after a leaked juvenile case detail sparked accusations of targeted retaliation — Dowling’s office claimed it was about protocol, not personal vendetta. But Judge Wass, who publicly called for Dowling’s removal during a parliamentary inquiry, saw it differently. Appeal judges sided with Dowling, calling Wass’s conduct “remarkable” and citing her long-standing grievance as evidence of compromised impartiality. In a decisive ruling, they declared it “a very clear case for disqualification,” ensuring justice remains untainted by perceived bias. The fallout? Wass is now disqualified from these three matters, with new judges stepping in — a dramatic end to one of Australia’s most explosive courtroom feuds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfa471ca2ea8c1c4