Ex NSW LPAB Executive Officer Louise Pritchard ,subject of queries from The Australian, hired by Sydney University since early 2019 -NSW LPAB has never explained her departure, UYSD the reasons for her appointment
by Ganesh Sahathevan
The body overseen by Chief Justice Tom Bathurst responsible for deciding who can practise law in NSW relied on a wildly defamatory Malaysian blog depicting ABC journalists, former British prime minister Tony Blair, financier George Soros and others as part of a global conspiracy when deciding to deny a would-be solicitor a certificate to practise.
Chief Justice Bathurst and Legal Practitioner Admission Board executive officer Louise Pritchard declined to answer The Australian’s questions about how the article came into the board’s hands and why its members felt the conspiracy-laden material could be relied upon as part of a decision to deny Sydney man Ganesh Sahathevan admission as a lawyer. Nor would either say which of the 10 members of the LPAB, three of whom are serving NSW Supreme Court judges, was on the deciding panel.
Ms Pritchard has left her role at the LPAB since The Australian began making inquiries in September.
There also seems to be some secrecy over her appoitnment for her name does not appear in the list of Office Of General Counsel employees, eventhough she was hired as a policy officer in the Office Of General Ccunsel.
Meanwhile, the NSW LPAB has yet to say why Pritchard left,and why that departure was followed by the appointment of two Executive Officers in rapid succession.As reported here, Pritchard was replaced by Siew Ting McKeogh, and was then within six months, replaced by Christopher Banks.
TO BE READ WITH
by Ganesh Sahathevan
As Chief Justice Tom Bathurst has been intent on pursuing a social
and political agenda. In doing so he has walked into a matter
of national security.In doing so he seems to have neglected his actual duties.
In July 2019, just six months after appointing an outsider, Siew Ting Tan McKeogh as its new Executive Officer, the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) re-advertised the position (see below). It can now be confirmed that Ms Tan-Mckeogh has been replaced by one Christopher Banks.
Tan-McKeogh had been recruited to serve the long serving Louise Pritchard. As reported by this writer, the circumstances surrounding Ms Prtichard's departure was and remains an audit red flag, which needs to be investigated.
Tan-McKeogh's sudden departure raises additional questions that should concern NSW Audit, and other relevant departments. Among other matters, it was under her purview that Zhu Minshen's "one and only" license was reviewed and renewed, despite the controversy surrounding Zhu and his Top Group.
Overseeing these departures is the NSW LPAB's chairman, the Chief Justice Tom Bathurst QC. As one of Australia's leading commercial silks Bathurst QC would understand better than most that a chairman who oversees the departure and arrival of three CEOs (for that is what Executive Officers are) in less than two years would himself be under a cloud.
The matter of Zhu Minshen and Top Group, the Malaysian affair , and the issue of the College Of Law Sydney's conduct of Malaysia, which was enabled in part by his failure to act on information from Malaysian authorities about the College, add to the issues that make his position as Chief Justice untenable.
There is now greater urgency for Bathurst to be replaced as Chief Justice; the President Of The Court Of Appeal Andrew Bell ought to to be appointed as Acting Chief Justice to facilitate Bathurst's resignation and replacement with someone better suited to the demands of the position.
TO BE READ WITH
Closing date: 29 July 2019, AEST 11:59pm.
To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
When applying you will need to:
Closing date: 29 July 2019, AEST 11:59pm.
As Chief Justice Tom Bathurst has been intent on pursuing a social
and political agenda. In doing so he has walked into a matter
of national security.In doing so he seems to have neglected his actual duties.
In July 2019, just six months after appointing an outsider, Siew Ting Tan McKeogh as its new Executive Officer, the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) re-advertised the position (see below). It can now be confirmed that Ms Tan-Mckeogh has been replaced by one Christopher Banks.
Tan-McKeogh had been recruited to serve the long serving Louise Pritchard. As reported by this writer, the circumstances surrounding Ms Prtichard's departure was and remains an audit red flag, which needs to be investigated.
Tan-McKeogh's sudden departure raises additional questions that should concern NSW Audit, and other relevant departments. Among other matters, it was under her purview that Zhu Minshen's "one and only" license was reviewed and renewed, despite the controversy surrounding Zhu and his Top Group.
Overseeing these departures is the NSW LPAB's chairman, the Chief Justice Tom Bathurst QC. As one of Australia's leading commercial silks Bathurst QC would understand better than most that a chairman who oversees the departure and arrival of three CEOs (for that is what Executive Officers are) in less than two years would himself be under a cloud.
The matter of Zhu Minshen and Top Group, the Malaysian affair , and the issue of the College Of Law Sydney's conduct of Malaysia, which was enabled in part by his failure to act on information from Malaysian authorities about the College, add to the issues that make his position as Chief Justice untenable.
There is now greater urgency for Bathurst to be replaced as Chief Justice; the President Of The Court Of Appeal Andrew Bell ought to to be appointed as Acting Chief Justice to facilitate Bathurst's resignation and replacement with someone better suited to the demands of the position.
TO BE READ WITH
Executive Officer – Legal Profession Admission Board
Closing date: 29 July 2019, AEST 11:59pm.
Department of Justice NSW Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This job is no longer accepting applications
About the role
The Executive Officer supports the LPAB to perform its functions under the Legal Profession Uniform Framework, which includes the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015 and NSW Admission Board Rules 2015. In doing so, the Executive Officer is responsible for the oversight of and the delivery of sound management of the LPAB to meet both the strategic and operational objectives. In addition to this, the Executive Officer has been delegated power by the LPAB to determine the suitability of a person to be admitted to the Roll of Lawyers.
The role also reports to the Executive Director, Superior Courts.
Who you are
You will be a strong leader who can drive significant workplace reform and have proven skills in organisational and strategy development. You will have a sound knowledge of business administration, the legal industry, and statutory and policy environments. You will be self-motivated, have an eye for detail and a passion for legal education. You will be an energetic person with a can-do attitude.
Essential Requirements
Extensive experience in business management and service delivery in an environment that involves statutory, Committee and Sub-Committee responsibilities is highly desirable.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
• Ability to lead a business unit with a high degree of autonomy
• Advanced people management skills with the ability to manage a team and ensure team members are well supported and valued
• Strong business acumen
• Sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience in managing projects
• Excellent written, verbal communication and influencing skills to deal effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• While not essential, legal qualifications or similar related experience will be beneficial to successfully performing this role
Applying for the role
To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.
Closing date: 29 July 2019, AEST 11:59pm.
Posted 27th May 2020 by Ganesh Sahathevan
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