The royal commission already looked rushed. Now it’s ‘embarrassment all round’

Richardson's exit reinforces questions about royal commission

As soon as the royal commission was announced, Dennis Richardson must have known his situation was going to be tricky.

Royal commission faces challenges after Richardson’s exit

The hope now is that the commissioner’s vast judicial powers can overcome a disorderly start to provide the forensic accountability the Bondi victims deserve.

The royal commission already looked rushed. Now it’s ‘embarrassment all round’

Richardson could have carried on for a few more weeks and done his best. If he felt overpaid, he could have taken a pay cut. But there’s plenty of blame to go around.