The Public Service Association's laid a complaint with the IPCA - claiming police didn't respond to mental health workers claiming they'd been assaulted
The Public Service Association's laid a complaint with the IPCA - claiming police didn't respond to mental health workers claiming they'd been assaulted
14 January 2026
PSA boss Fleur Fitzsimons says the workers called 111 three times in 90 minutes - but police didn't arrive.
She says she's worried the lack of response is a result of policy changes for Police not to respond to mental health callouts - unless there's a safety risk.
But Police say the victims had left the property and were out of danger when they called.
Police say they later investigated and charged a man with assault.
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