Kiwi lawyer criticised for ‘petulant, rude’ conduct in Australian court

A New Zealand lawyer faced disciplinary proceedings after accusing an Australian judge of ignoring her duties and behaviour that was rude, confrontational and petulant during proceedings.

Amid family law proceedings in an Australian courtroom, the conduct of a New Zealand lawyer – known only as Mr K – was deemed inappropriate, with the Wellington Standards Committee at times finding him to be petulant, deplorable, pugnacious and rude.

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