Embattled Carmody back at work

CHIEF Justice Tim Carmody received a visit from one of his critics yesterday as he returned to work after sick leave.

Justice Carmody arrived to work at the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal offices in Brisbane, where he spent the day on administrative work and reading case files.

About 9.15am, Supreme Court Justice David Boddice visited Justice Carmody, staying only a few minutes. It has been reported Justice Boddice was present at a February meeting with Justice Carmody when Justice John Byrne secretly recorded the Chief Justice with a smartphone.

The Chief Justice allegedly referred to fellow judges collectively as “scum”.

Justice Carmody is temporarily replacing QCAT president Justice David Thomas, who is on leave until July 20.

“The Chief Justice is performing administrative duties only today, including reading files for the remainder of thehe week’s hearings,” a spokesmanan for the Office of the Chief Jusstice said.

Justice Carmody ( right) t) said he would make a state- ment regarding his future e later this week.

QCAT covers occupationall disciplinary cases, minor civilil disputes, tenancy, tree, fencece and neighbourhood disputes, es, guardianship matters, discrimimination cases, consumer, trader er and debt disputes and building ng and construction disputes.