# NSW top prosecutor says she discussed barristers with attorney general before review appointment

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-01 03:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/01/nsw-prosecutor-sally-dowling-discussed-barristers-attorney-general-dpp-ntwnfb

> NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling told budget estimates she discussed eight to 12 possible barristers with Attorney General Michael Daley before he appointed Noel Hutley to lead an independent review. Dowling said she had known Hutley professionally and socially for nearly 30 years but did not consider that a conflict of interest.