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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

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In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked with tragedy and adversity. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked with tragedy and adversity.

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked with tragedy and adversity.

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked with tragedy and adversity.

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Australia Crime & Justice NSW Police

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 2, 2026

The brief

In a wide-ranging interview with the Herald on the first anniversary of his swearing-in, the commissioner reflects on a year marked with tragedy and adversity.S1 S2

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

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Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

Mal Lanyon’s first year at the top of NSW Police was already tough. Then Mia Lay was killed on duty

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