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Victoria’s new police commissioner Mike Bush addresses fresh recruits at the Police Academy in Glen Waverley on Friday.

Victoria’s new police chief faced a grilling on his first day – from the recruits

A press pack waited for Victoria’s new chief commissioner after his swearing in on Friday, but the prickliest questions came from new police recruits. 

  • Sherryn Groch

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Lady Chu owner Nahji Chu was approached by City of Sydney Council rangers regarding the position of four pot plants outside her restaurant.

Peacemaker intervenes in Potts Point outdoor dining saga

Nahji Chu, of Lady Chu in Potts Point, told CBD that the independent MP had been “very helpful”.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
New Victorian Police Commissioner Mike Bush speaks to the media after being announced as the new leader of Victoria Police by Premier Jacinta Allan.

‘Fundamental change’: New police chief plans prevention strategy to curb crime

The new chief commissioner of Victoria Police faces a stern test when he begins next month, with crime rates soaring and a slump in morale among frontline officers.

  • Cameron Houston and Sherryn Groch
Mike Bush with Prince William in 2019.

Victoria taps former New Zealand commissioner as new police chief

Mike Bush will become Victoria’s next police chief after Shane Patton stepped down earlier this year and acting chief Rick Nugent declined to stay on.

  • Chip Le Grand and Gemma Grant
Queensland police Deputy Commissioner Tracy Linford addresses the media.

‘No pushover’: Favourite emerges for new Victorian police chief

The next chief commissioner is expected to be announced next week, with Queensland force deputy Tracy Linford a frontrunner.

  • John Silvester
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson, pictured in 2019.

Police receive IBAC report into deputy commissioner’s road rage complaint

It is uncertain whether Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson will face an internal disciplinary process as a result of the document, given his contract is due to end in July.

  • Kieran Rooney
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Acting Police Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent will not seek the permanent job.

Position vacant: A crushing police chief job with 18-hour days, a crime crisis and not enough police

The front-runner for the new chief commissioner role is a late scratching after he drew up a list of pros and cons for the job then walked out the door.

  • John Silvester
Former Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson.

‘Completely untrue’: Premier denies conspiracy to dump police chiefs

Dumped Victoria Police deputy commissioner Neil Paterson has accused Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines of corruption over his ousting.

  • Brittany Busch, Rachel Eddie and John Silvester
Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines shortly after announcing police chief Shane Patton’s contract would not be renewed.

Some people should never dance. This Victorian pair are two of them

We all know one. Perhaps you have one in your family. These are people for whom backbeats don’t readily apply.

  • Chip Le Grand
Then-premier John Brumby (left) and police minister Bob Cameron with newly appointed police chief Simon Overland in 2009.

Policing is not a popularity contest – being a politician is

If the karma bus hits the Allan government at the next state election, don’t be surprised if Shane Patton is behind the wheel.

  • John Silvester

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