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Sexual harassment complaint against former NT Supreme Court judge to proceed

The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago.

ABC Australia News By James Elton Aug 5, 2026, 6:23 AM Captured Aug 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

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The Federal Court has cleared the way for sexual harassment allegations against a former Northern Territory Supreme Court judge to proceed, rejecting the ex-judge's argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct.

A former court associate alleges that more than a decade ago the judge made inappropriate comments about her appearance, asked her if she "liked having massages" and suggested sharing a bed to save money.

The NT Anti-Discrimination Commission had agreed to hear the complaint, but the ex-judge, referred to in court documents as RST, appealed the decision.

RST argued the commission had not been sufficiently stringent with a 12-month time limit on complaints.

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B 22/100 risk

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Content format: straight news
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+12 · 82% confidence

Federal Court Justice Mark Moshinsky concluded sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge should proceed. (Victorian Bar)

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Sweeping generalizationbody

+10 · 78% confidence

Mr Heydon has always denied the allegations.

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The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago.
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But the delegate said the fact the complaint had been lodged through internal avenues years earlier meant there were opportunities for evidence to be collected and stored, which could have reduced the "prejudice" problems with the long delay.

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