[3] She spent 14 years working with the Queensland Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and during that period she served as an acting District Court judge on two occasions.
[6] Clare's time as DPP resulted in significant changes to the shape of the Office, including providing a "mentoring system and pathway for young prosecutors".
[8]), although upon her departure from the position it was also noted that she had led "successful prosecutions of some of the highest profile cases ever in the state".
[5] At the District Court swearing in ceremony, the Chief Judge Patsy Wolfe stated that Clare had filled her previous role as DPP in a "wise and fearless" manner.
[9] Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine said that she had "...acted with integrity and had been fiercely independent in a very difficult role.