Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor on the call to overhaul the Clean Slate Act - The Mike Hosking Breakfast

A call for an overhaul of the Clean Slate Act.  

Last week tutor Timothy Fisher was sentenced to four years and five months in prison for sexual abuse charges. 

He had historical indecency convictions but was able to pass multiple police vets and become registered as a teacher. 

Despite receiving a red stamp warning from police, the council renewed his practising certificate after receiving an investigation report from its Complaints Assessment Committee and another clear police vet. 

Retired Law Professor Bill Hodge told Mike Hosking there should be an expansion of what crimes aren't allowed to be swept under the carpet. 

He says the act was designed for minor offences, like marijuana possession. 

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