The Lawyer, the Sniper and the NSW Police

Written by: Mark Davidson Lina Nguyen and Gretchen Miller Media
  • Summary

  • Powerful testimonies from two survivors of the NSW Police workforce play out over eight episodes. Former police lawyer, Lina Nguyen is both rape victim, and survivor, chillingly groomed by a cop she trusted at a police farewell party. Mark Davidson was the sniper at the heart of the Lindt Cafe Seige at Martin Place, in 2014, who remains traumatised by what wasn't revealed in the Coronial Inquest into that event. They're passionate about justice, and together challenge everything that lies at the heart of police culture and the legal system as we know it. Sound Engineer: Judy Rapley
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Episodes
  • 8 | Change.
    Nov 7 2022

    Practical solutions and approaches to change the culture of NSW Police from all our guests and hosts. How can whistleblowers be further protected, what does the Resilience Shield process involve, how to conduct genuinely independent, impartial investigations, acknowledging simple changes to make rape reporting more victim-centred and many other ideas - strap yourself in! 

    If you have been raped, you can get assistance by calling 1800RESPECT. That's 1800 737 732. For information on whistleblowing please seek out Whistleblowers Australia

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    41 mins
  • 7 | Law.
    Nov 7 2022

    Should police investigate police? Managing partner of Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley unpacks the profound problematics. Lina, Mark and Michael discuss the nature of 'innocence', how #metoo has brought about a cultural shift, and an uptick in rape caseloads, and talks through the simple measures that would make reporting any rape more victim centred. How can victim survivors regain agency? And for whistleblowers, when to speak, and when to shut up and whether to take note of the public pressure to stand against injustice.

    If you have been raped, you can get assistance by calling 1800RESPECT. That's 1800 737 732. For information on whistleblowing please seek out Whistleblowers Australia

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    44 mins
  • 6 | Culture.
    Nov 7 2022

    Veteran ABC journalist Quentin Dempster joins Lina and Mark to talk about the deeply tribal, cultural ecosystem that is a police force, and the nature of whistleblowing. He speaks about how NSW Police leadership needs to acknowledge its power and embrace accountability, and what whistleblowers can expect to experience, after they take action. 

    If you have been raped, you can get assistance by calling 1800RESPECT. That's 1800 737 732. For information on whistleblowing please seek out Whistleblowers Australia

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    32 mins

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