The Age
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·1 hour ago
‘Maniacs’: Magistrate disciplined for stereotyping over swingers remarks
Magistrate Carolyn Burnside was disciplined for stereotyping Melbourne's swinger community during a 2024 intervention order hearing involving rape allegations. The Judicial Commission of Victoria found her remarks calling attendees "maniacs" who were "asking for trouble" were offensive and victim-blaming. Burnside must undergo additional training and has been counselled on appropriate judicial conduct.
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