NSW chief justice says Tony Abbott’s criticism of Harbour Bridge march judge ‘misconceived and ignorant’

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell has publicly criticized former Prime Minister Tony Abbott for his remarks concerning a judge's decision related to a pro-Palestine march on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in August of last year. Bell stated on Thursday that Abbott's criticism, posted on X, was "misconceived and ignorant." He further described Abbott's comments as "regrettable" and a potential threat to social cohesion. The Chief Justice's remarks address Abbott's suggestion that the judge's decision was politically motivated. The criticism highlights a disagreement over the interpretation and implications of the legal proceedings surrounding the protest.