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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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Police watchdog says Mal Lanyon’s timing in raising the issue was ‘regrettable’ and led to delays Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales police commissioner made a last-minute bid to hold hearings into Sydney…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:30:47 UTC.

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