DPP insults victims of crime, says MP By Craig Bildstien 06may06
THE self-confessed “villain” of Parliament, Nick Xenophon, yesterday demanded the State Government appoint an independent regulator to oversee the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
In an address to the SA Press Club, Mr Xenophon described the behaviour of chief prosecutor Stephen Pallaras, QC, towards [...]

Hit-and-run widow supports victims’ advocate proposal. 14/03/2006. ABC News Online
The widow of Eugene McGee’s hit-and-run victim says she still has not received justice, despite the South Australian Government’s intervention. Di Gilchrist, the widow of Ian Humphries, has spoken in favour of a proposal by Independent MP Nick Xenophon for a victims’ advocate. Last year the [...]

The Advertiser: Wife of victim hits out at DPP Nigel Hunt. 26feb06
THE wife of the man killed by lawyer Eugene McGee in a hit-run crash has accused Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras of being “insensitive and disrespectful” to victims of crime. Diana Gilcrist-Humphrey, whose husband Ian Humphrey was killed while cycling on Kapunda Rd, [...]

The Advertiser: Still work to do, says Pallaras [11feb06]
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Stephen Pallaras says his office’s strained relationship with the State Government is far from fixed. Mr Pallaras, since taking over last April, has clashed with the Government on such issues as the Paul Nemer case, the Kapunda Road Royal Commission and sentencing appeals. [...]

Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way
December 31, 2005
IT is a truth universally acknowledged that the reticence once prized by Australians no longer gets you anywhere. In light of such a historic shift, this columnist proposes to honour those whose brazen behaviour has succeeded beyond their wildest dreams – let alone ours.
The “unAustralian of [...]

Liberals consider establishing anti-corruption body: ABC News Online

The South Australian Opposition says it will consider establishing a permanent inquiry into corruption by public officials if it wins the next state election.

The Opposition Leader, Rob Kerin, says cases including the so-called stashed cash affair, the Ashbourne inquiry and the Eugene McGee hit and run case have [...]

Hit-run deaths to attract manslaughter charges. 19/10/2005. ABC News Online
Any person found responsible for causing a hit-and-run fatality will be charged with manslaughter, under moves announced by the South Australian Government. A 15-year maximum sentence will apply to a first offence of causing death by dangerous driving.
A life sentence will apply if there are aggravating [...]

Kapunda Rd prompts tougher reckless driving penalty. 20/09/2005. ABC News Online
The South Australian Government has announced a tougher penalty for people who drive recklessly, in response to recommendations made in the Kapunda Road Royal Commission. But there is criticism that the reform only partially addresses the Commission’s concerns.
Lawyer, Eugene Magee, escaped a jail term when [...]

Longer sentences for worst offenders – SA – Breaking News 24/7 – NEWS.com.au By Greg Kelton, September 21, 2005
DRIVERS involved in “serious” road accidents will have only 90 minutes to report to police under tough new penalties for dangerous driving. There also will be longer jail sentences and motorists involved in car chases are likely [...]

McGee royal commission vindicated | SA | Breaking News 24/7 – NEWS.com.au (25-08-2005)
NEW charges recommended against Adelaide lawyer Eugene McGee, who escaped jail after a fatal hit-and-run accident, have vindicated the royal commission into the case, South Australia Premier Mike Rann said today. SA Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Steve Pallaras recommended to police that [...]