Peter Whitford
Judge Peter Whitford serves on the District Court and has recently been scrutinized for making comments regarding the ODPP's prosecution strategies in sexual assault cases, which were characterized as 'rash' by a review panel.
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Dowling lodged complaints with the Judicial Commission about two decisions, by judges Peter Whitford and Robert Newlinds.
NSW DPP Sally Dowling, SC backed by top prosecutors amid parliamentary probe
Australia· 2026-07-07
Two judges – Robert Newlinds and Peter Whitford – met with disapproval from the Judicial Commission after Dowling lodged complaints against them over their remarks in sexual assault cases.
DPP Sally Dowling SC’s ‘deep regret’ amid stand-off with judgeAustralia· 2026-02-10
Peter Whitford is another judge who faced complaints from Dowling regarding the ODPP's handling of cases.
DPP Sally Dowling SC facing potential contempt of parliament probeAustralia· 2025-12-14
Peter Whitford is another District Court judge who faced complaints from Sally Dowling.
NSW’s top prosecutor Sally Dowling, SC, at war with District Court judgeAustralia· 2025-12-05
Judge Peter Whitford was found to have made 'rash' comments in relation to the ODPP's handling of cases.
NSW ODPP hits back at criticism over sexual assault prosecutionsAustralia· 2025-02-26
