US EditionEx-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
- Mike Bush, former New Zealand Police Commissioner, will become Victoria Police Chief Commissioner on June 27, 2025.
- Bush's appointment follows Shane Patton’s resignation earlier in 2025 after a no-confidence vote from 87% of rank-and-file officers.
- Bush served as New Zealand Police commissioner from 2014 to 2020, directing the force through significant events such as the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack and the White Island volcanic eruption.
- He received a 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honour for services to policing and reduced crime by 20% through a prevention-focused model.
- Bush’s leadership is expected to address Victoria’s current crime crisis, amid budget constraints and outdated IT systems.
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Ex-NZ Police Chief Appointed Victoria’s Top Cop
Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush has been named the next chief commissioner of Victoria Police, with his term commencing on June 27. The Victorian government confirmed the appointment following a global recruitment process. “He made the community safer in New Zealand and he’ll make the community safer in Victoria,” said Premier Jacinta Allan. Until Bush formally steps into the role, Deputy Commissioner Robert Hill will serve as a…
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State turns to Kiwi to overhaul embattled police force
A former top cop from New Zealand, who was part of the response to the Christchurch massacre, will...
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