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QC appointed to Crime and Corruption Commission
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) has welcomed Alan MacSporran QC as chair of the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Felicity Nelson
Mr MacSporran was floated as a candidate in June, when political issues delayed the appointment. It was only confirmed last week (30 July).
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“We congratulate all the parties involved [for] resolving the deadlock in the appointment of the chair of the commission,” said QLS president Michael Fitzgerald.
“The society is confident [Mr MacSporran] will bring a welcome combination of legal expertise, integrity and independence to the role.”
Mr MacSporran is a former crown prosecutor in the Queensland office of the federal Director of Public Prosecutions and a leading barrister.
He has assisted with several inquiries, such as the inquest into the Childers backpackers fire (2006), the equine influenza inquiry (2007-2009) and the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry (2011-2012).
Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath said Mr MacSporran was a “well-respected legal representative” who was highly qualified for the position.
"[Mr MacSporran] has already demonstrated the tenacity and dedication necessary for this role in his vast career, which includes extensive experience in commissions of inquiry, investigative work and in complex, high-level trials," Ms D'Ath said.
Mr Fitzgerald said the government was living up to its commitment to merit-based selection processes for key public service positions.
“We look forward to the filling of other important vacancies in the commission – the remaining commissioners and the CEO,” he said.
