Two of Australia’s most ferocious legal minds, Bret Walker and Margaret Cunneen, are the frontrunners being considered to represent broadcaster Alan Jones against allegations of indecent assault and groping spanning nearly two decades.

NSW Police on Tuesday added new criminal charges and a ninth alleged victim in their case against the 83-year-old, who dominated Australian airwaves for 35 years as a presenter on 2UE, 2GB and Sky News Australia.