Brett McFadden
Brett McFadden is an Assistant Commissioner with the New South Wales Police, known for his role in overseeing police operations and public safety. Recently, he has been in the news due to his comments regarding the police response to a protest in Belmore, where he decided against declaring a critical incident following an altercation that resulted in a protester's eye injury.
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Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said officers had followed the rider along several streets and were 'very close' to the man when he collided with the pole.
Rider critically injured after allegedly fleeing police
Australia· 2026-02-15NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden described the reckless driving of the offending driver during the police chase.
Two dead after car crash in Camden South following police chase from Beverly HillsAustralia· 2026-02-14
Brett McFadden is an Assistant Police Commissioner who commented on the language used during the protest.
Neo-Nazi chants at anti-immigration rally, Invasion Day protest draws thousands in SydneyAustralia· 2026-01-26
NSW Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden said, 'we will allege that the language that was used during this open mic session breached, well and truly, the line of free speech to incite hatred towards another group of the community'.
Albanese warns new citizens respect for democracy isn't optional amid immigration debateAustralia· 2026-01-26
Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden conducted a preliminary review of body-worn footage from the arrest.
Greens candidate Hannah Thomas to launch civil case against NSW Police after prosecutors drop protest chargesAustralia· 2025-09-09
Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden initially said there was no suggestion police had acted inappropriately.
NSW Police probes ‘excessive force’ after Greens candidate sustains eye injuryAustralia· 2025-07-18
Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden maintained that there was no wrongdoing by officers during the incident.
Police accused of ‘gratuitous brutality’ against former Green candidateAustralia· 2025-07-13
Brett McFadden is an Assistant Commissioner who commented on the incident involving Hannah Thomas.
How a violent melee led to an injured NSW Greens candidateAustralia· 2025-07-01
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden decided against declaring a critical incident.
New video shows altercation before eye injury to Greens candidateAustralia· 2025-06-30