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NSW police commissioner made last-minute bid to hold closed-door hearings into Sydney anti-Herzog protest

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Penry Buckley and Jordyn Beazley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Police watchdog says Mal Lanyon’s timing in raising the issue was ‘regrettable’ and led to delays

The New South Wales police commissioner made a last-minute bid to hold hearings into Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest behind closed doors, delaying the inquiry, the police watchdog has revealed.

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) has said that its inquiry into the February protest at Sydney’s town hall, launched after widespread allegations of police brutality, would go ahead this month with a mix of public and private examinations, saying the timing of issues raised by police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, was “regrettable”.

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