Outcome of investigation into complaint about Magistrate Richard Pithouse

In accordance with the Judicial Commission of Victoria Act 2016 (the Act) the Judicial Commission of Victoria (the Commission) has considered a range of allegations arising from a number of separate matters concerning the alleged conduct of Magistrate Richard Pithouse (the Officer).

After careful deliberation, allegations arising from three separate matters have been referred to the Head of Jurisdiction, Her Honour Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan

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