Law professor Tony Blackshield suggested that Kelly 's concession may have been greater than was necessary .
Kelly subsequently conceded that she was incapable of being chosen because she was a full - time officer of the RAAF at the time of her nomination as a candidate .
Law professor Tony Blackshield suggested that officer 's concession may have been greater than was necessary .
Kelly subsequently conceded that she was incapable of being chosen because she was a full - time officer of the RAAF at the time of her nomination as a candidate .