Sue Higginson – Calling on Premier and AG for Immediate Release

ByDr Neil Schultz May 18, 2023February 27, 2024

Letter to the Hon. Michael Daley
Letter to the Hon. Chris Minns

Sue Higginson, a member of the NSW Parliament for the Greens, has called on the Attorney General, the Hon. Michael Daley and the Premier, to ensure the immediate release of Kathleen Folbigg. Ms Higginson points out that he has the authority to do so in the light of the evidence produced at the recent Inquiry.

The letters are reproduced in full below.

Letter to the Hon. Michael Daley

Letter to the Hon. Chris Minns

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