Inquiry lead receives daily fee of $1,680, documents reveal

A retired High Court judge leading the inquiry into the disappearance of Tom Phillips’ children is being compensated up to $1,680 daily for up to four days per week. Documents indicate that including the Family Court in the investigation could complicate the process significantly. The inquiry was initiated following the fatal police shooting of Phillips in September and the subsequent discovery of his children at a remote campsite. Attorney-General Judith Collins has stated that the fee aligns with previous public inquiry rates.

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