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Michael Slater’s domestic violence started after an early morning vodka drinking binge.

Michael Slater has Cricket NSW life membership revoked

Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has had his life membership and hall of fame status at Cricket NSW revoked following domestic violence offences.

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A poster with the words “End Domestic Violence” was anonymously plastered on top of the sign in March.

Michael Slater has an oval in honour of him. It’s yet to be renamed

For more than a year, Wagga Wagga council has been wrestling over a decision to rename the controversial oval despite vandalism attempts and community backlash.

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Slater sitting alongside Mark Taylor in the commentary box. Slater was widely regarded as an energetic, insightful commentator, but struggled with alcohol use and accountability.

The shameful issue too important for the Herald to ignore

An investigation into former cricketing star Michael Slater has revealed a pattern of domestic abuse that Australian laws and regulations have failed to address.

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Michael Slater and his victims.

Why serial abusers like Michael Slater are likely to strike again

The former cricketer has harassed and assaulted women in three states. His case highlights how the system fails to protect women amid a domestic violence crisis.

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Michael Slater working as a commentator in 2019.

Ex-Test cricketer Michael Slater refused bail

The former Australian Test cricketer, facing charges including unlawful stalking or intimidation and breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, will remain behind bars for now.

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Michael Slater leaves Manly Local Court in October 2021.

Ex-cricket star Slater pleads not guilty to charges

The former opener and TV commentator allegedly obstructed officers at Noosa Heads, assaulting one who suffered a cut to his hand, police say.

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Michael Slater has been charged with assaulting and obstructing police.

Cricket star Michael Slater charged with assaulting police

The former batsman has been charged with assaulting and obstructing police after a confrontation in a Queensland holiday town.

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Michael Slater and one of his former girlfriends, Emily.

Michael Slater’s domestic abuse victims speak out

The former cricketer was convicted of a string of domestic violence-related charges involving a former girlfriend, which included intimidating, attempting to stalk and breaching an AVO. But there are more women with the same story.

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Arrested: Michael Slater.

Michael Slater guilty of domestic violence against former partner

As the former Australian cricket star became more and more drunk, he accused his girlfriend of infidelity, threw her phone, broke a chair, and threatened to kill himself.

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Michael Slater.

Former cricketer Michael Slater back in rehab

The 52-year-old is charged with two counts of assault of a 36-year-old man at Northern Beaches Hospital earlier this year.

  • Sally Rawsthorne