Kiwi Top Cop's New Australian Police Chief Job at Risk After Citizenship Questions

Kiwi top cop's new Australian police chief job at risk after citizenship questions

Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush’s new role as Victorian Police chief is in question after laws were discovered during his induction that may...

Eligibility query over new role for Bush

Mike Bush. PHOTO: ODT FILES The appointment of a New Zealander to take charge of a troubled state police force has hit an unexpected speed bump — laws needed to clarify his eligibility.

Eligibility of new Victorian chief cop questioned

The Victorian government is scrambling to change legislation that could restrict a former Kiwi top cop in his role as Victoria Police's chief commissioner.Earlier this month, the government announced Mike Bush CNZM would step into the role from June 27, as the permanent replacement for Shane Patton who had to quit following a damning no-confidence vote.But they're having to make a hasty law change, to remove any possible doubt over the authority…

Eligibility of new top cop questioned

The appointment of Victoria's new Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has come under scrutiny, with concerns he could be ineligible for the role.

Doubt raised over eligibility of Victoria’s new Kiwi top cop

Doubt has been cast over the appointment of new top cop Mike Bush in a major embarrassment for the Allan government.

'They couldn't run a chook raffle': Jacqui Felgate reacts to the Allan government's new top cop blunder

There has been doubt raised over the eligibility of incoming Victoria Police chief commissioner Mike Bush which has caused the Allan government to scramble. The former New Zealand top cop is set to take over on the 27th of June, with the government ramming through an urgent amendment late on Wednesday night. “I think right […]