Sally Sievers appointed Children’s Commissioner as Colleen Gwynne prepares for court
A TEMPORARY Children’s Commissioner has been appointed while current commissioner Colleen Gwynne goes to court charged with abuse of office
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- High-ranking NT public servant charged with ‘abuse of office’
- NT Children’s Commissioner Colleen Gwynne breaks silence on allegation
- Police quiet on lack of interview for Colleen Gwynne before charge
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION Commissioner Sally Sievers has been appointed acting Children’s Commissioner until further notice.
Ms Sievers began the role on Wednesday, will continue to juggle her current position as Anti-Discrimination Commissioner as well as Children’s Commissioner.
Ms Sievers has been a lawyer since 1988 within government and private practice, and has held various stints as Relieving Magistrate.
She was appointed as the NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and Principal Community Visitor in January 2013.
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Current Commissioner Colleen Gwynne was charged with abuse of office by NT Police on July 17, in an investigation sparked by a referral dating back to late 2018.
The NT News understands the charge relates to the hiring of a staff member.
Ms Gwynne was handed a notice to appear in court on August 27, 2020.
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The high-profile former police officer, who managed to put Bradley John Murdoch behind bars for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, said she would “vigorously” defend the charge.
She will be represented by Phillip Boulten SC instructed by Bowden McCormack Lawyers.
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