Vickery died of natural causes after a battle with cancer. He had been in palliative care for some time.
Two independent reports commissioned by the Victorian Supreme Court, written by respected barrister Kate Eastman, SC and seen by, found the women experienced unwelcome sexual advances from the judge. He also subjected them to unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and unfavourable treatment in their employment because they were women, the report found.Vickery denied the claims, and issued a statement on his website saying he never meant harm to the women.
to the two women – who she said were subjected to “reprehensible” sexual harassment during their time working as associates to Mr Vickery – and thanked the women for coming forward.“Although we know how hard it is to make a complaint, we encourage people to speak up when they experience or witness inappropriate behaviour. We will investigate any complaints, past or present. Anyone who reports sexual harassment will be supported and treated fairly.
“It could not make any binding findings of fact or consider my legal defences. Further, the investigation was not conducted as a court of law or statutory tribunal, with the full hearing protections available under the law. Consequently, the findings are open to serious challenge.”
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