The father's appeal was dismissed; the judge was not biased simply because she asked a pertinent question.
It might assist the court if in such cases the claim to Aboriginal heritage were tested scientifically. Apparently DNA tests cost only a couple of hundred dollars.
Australian courts do not want judges with attitude. Australians want judges who interpret the law in the light of the facts.
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If they can't do the job they should resign.
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