Dr John Robert Ullman faces 166 charges for alleged bikie drug supply

A Brisbane skin cancer doctor who has previously worked in two major Queensland emergency departments has allegedly been supplying and trafficking drugs to bikies for the past two years, a court has heard.

A Brisbane skin cancer doctor who has practised medicine across Queensland, including in two major emergency departments, has allegedly been supplying and trafficking drugs to outlaw motorcycle gang members since 2018, a court has heard.

Doctor John Robert Ullman, 52, is accused of supplying testosterone, diazepam and other drugs to at least 39 different people since January 2018.

Ullman was arrested by organised crime police officers yesterday and has faced the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning to apply for bail on 162 charges of supplying drugs, three charges of trafficking drugs and one count of possessing property suspected of being proceeds of an offence under the drugs misuse act.

Dr John Robert Ullman, who is accused of supplying drugs to outlaw motorcycle gang members.

Police prosecutor Senior Constable Hayley Kipps objected to Ullman’s bail application, alleging he was a risk of further reoffending if released on bail.

She said police were investigating further matters involving Ullman going back as early as 2012 and flagged that further charges could be brought against him.

“Of serious concern is that some of the alleged supplies relate to outlaw motorcycle club gang members,” Snr Const Kipps said.

She said allegations Ullman had supplied drugs to 39 people were of “serious concern” and there was a “high probability” he would commit offences if released on bail.

“It is the prosecution submission that an actual period of custody is within range so there is not a risk of (Ullman) serving too much time (if not granted bail),” she said.

Defence lawyer Tyronne Thomas said his client was a married father of three who had studied medicine at the University of Queensland and had no criminal history.

Mr Thomas said Ullman was a “dedicated” family man who provided medical support at his children’s’ sporting games and was the sole financial provider for the family.

The court heard Ullman had practised medicine across Queensland including stints in the emergency departments of the St Andrews War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill and the Wesley Hospital in Auchenflower.

Mr Thomas said Ullman has worked as a skin cancer doctor for the past 10 years. He currently works for a Chermside skin cancer clinic, which has this morning removed his profile from its website.

Mr Thomas said while police alleged the trafficking offences spanned an 18-month period, particulars had only been supplied about alleged trafficking offending since July 2 this year, a three-month period.

Magistrate Michael Quinn said he was satisfied the prosecution had a “strong case” but granted Ullman’s bail on strict conditions including that he provide a $50,000 surety.

He will also be required to reside at his Chelmer home with his family, surrender his passport, report to Indooroopilly police each Monday and Friday and have no contact with the people he is accused of supplying drugs to.

Outside court, Mr Thomas said Ullman would be fighting the allegations.

“Yes these charges will be contested,” he said.

“He’s just happy to get bail and he just wants to go home and see his wife and kids.”