NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst will soon admit to legal practise Zhu Minshen's law graduates: Bathurst met with China Ambassador Cheng Jingye in 2016 & must explain what was discussed; Cheng's threat to harm the Australian economy demands that Bathurst provide complete details of dealings with Cheng,and Zhu.

By Ganesh Sahathevan

                          Ambassador Cheng Jingye Pays an Official Visit to the State of New 
                          South Wales   (2016/08/16)


The following has been posted on the Chinese Embassy in Australia's website: 

Chinese Ambassador to Australia H.E. Mr. CHENG Jingye paid an official visit to the state of New South Wales from August 9 to 11 (2016). During the visit, Ambassador Cheng had meetings with NSW Lieutenant Governor and Chief Justice the Honorable Tom Bathurst, President of the Legislative Council the Honorable Don Harwin, and Leader of the Opposition Mr Luke Foley MP. He also attended the informal official luncheon hosted by Minister for Multiculturalism the Honorable John Ajaka on behalf of the NSW premier. The two sides exchanged views on China's relations with Australia and NSW.


In 2015 the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW LPAB), which is chaired by Bathurst, awarded the Communist Party Of China linked Zhu Minshen and his Top Group the first ever license to award law degrees granted a private company that is not a university. Bathurst and his LPAB have refused to answer any queries about their dealings with Zhu. That license was renewed in 2019.

The license also grants Zhu the power to decide who is or is not qualified to be admitted to practise law in NSW and Australia. This power has been granted despite the security issues that concern Zhu and his activities. 

This week Ambassador Cheng threatened the Australian economy in retaliation for demands that China adhere to international legal norms.  That threat implies a disregard for the rule of law for which Bathurst as Chief Justice is primarily responsible. Thus far Bathurst has refused to be held accountable for his decisions which have favoured an important link in China's apparatus in Australia. 
Cheng's threat makes that overdue explanation a matter of urgency. 

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