Impact of the Justice Vince Bruce case

The Justice Vince Bruce was not dismissed and continued to perform his judicial duties. On 8 March 1999 he retired as a Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW.

This case promoted discussion within the community on issues such as:

1. how NSW judges are appointed
2. how NSW judges can be dismissed
3. the role of the Judicial Commission of NSW
4. the separation of powers
5. how judge's undertake their duties
6. how courts operate