Mike Bush
Police chief rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emerge
Two weeks after his public apology for the Tasmania trip, Victoria’s Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has again addressed questions regarding the full extent of his use of the taxpayer-funded police helicopter.
- Hannah Hammoud
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‘Wasn’t my finest moment’: Victoria’s police chief apologises for using force helicopter to fly to Hobart conference
Mike Bush flew to Tasmania in a police helicopter, which are generally used for police operations like tracking stolen vehicles or missing person searches.
- Angus Delaney and Marta Pascual Juanola
‘Life is the most important thing’: Father’s tribute as mourners honour two boys killed in ambush
Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay tribute to the boys whose deaths have prompted strong reactions from the premier and South Sudanese community leaders.
- Angus Delaney, Daniella White and Hannah Hammoud
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- Crime
Meme murder: 12-year-old’s death while waiting for his mum reignites debate on youth crime
New details of the horrific double ambush in Melbourne’s outer north-west have emerged as the police chief commissioner backs a senior cop’s calls for tougher penalties for youth crime.
- Sherryn Groch and Melissa Cunningham
New police chief reveals firm stance on protest permits, issues warning to organised crime
Mike Bush has for the first time taken a strong, public view on the issue of a protest registration scheme and warned that crime gangs will “feel the heat” under his watch.
- Cameron Houston
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- Antisemitism
Police told not to confront protesters before restaurant rampage
Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush will join a new anti-hate taskforce set up by Premier Jacinta Allan in response to antisemitic attacks.
- Cameron Houston, Chip Le Grand and Rachel Eddie
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