Traditionally, when a government announces a high-level appointment it takes the opportunity to thank whoever is being replaced.
Not so for Gillian Triggs, the outgoing Australian Human Rights Commission president.
In announcing Rosalind Croucher as her replacement on Tuesday, Attorney-General George Brandis made no mention of Ms Triggs.
Her five years leading the human rights watchdog was dogged by controversy over issues such as the treatment of asylum seekers and the right to free speech.
Professor Croucher, who is president of the Australian Law Reform Commission, comes to the role with a distinguished academic and legal career.
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