Mal Lanyon
Mal Lanyon is the chief executive of the NSW Reconstruction Authority, overseeing the response to the 2022 floods in Lismore. He is focused on fostering community resilience and is optimistic about the town’s future, advocating for long-term strategies to mitigate flood risks and enhance the safety of Lismore's residents.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said: 'Our priority is not only ensuring the community is safe, but that people also feel safe...'
New outfit may promote pandemonium, not peace
Australia· 2026-03-02
NSW Police commissioner Mal Lanyon rejects critical findings of police delay.
NSW Police commissioner Mal Lanyon rejects critical findings of police delayAustralia· 2026-02-27
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the work of this command will provide relief to the commands tasked for Operation Shelter.
Heavily armed officers to patrol religious events in new police commandAustralia· 2026-02-25
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said investigators had been 'working around the clock' to identify and locate Baghsarian’s kidnappers.
Two men arrested by NSW Pollice over North Ryde kidnapping, discovery of body in Pitt TownAustralia· 2026-02-24
Mal Lanyon is the Police Commissioner who was involved in discussions regarding the protests.
Discontent grows over Minns' handling of pro-Palestine protestsAustralia· 2026-02-20
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has reiterated an apology to Muslim leaders and has confirmed police will have an 'active presence' during Ramadan.
Commissioner responds to concerns over disruption of Muslim prayer at Israeli president protestAustralia· 2026-02-19
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon called the incident a disgrace and urged the kidnappers to return Baghsarian.
Family wait for closure for kidnapped grandfatherAustralia· 2026-02-17NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon announced on Tuesday that the public assembly restriction declaration had expired and would not be extended.
NSW protest restrictions lifted; marches able to return to city, eastern suburbs: NSW PoliceAustralia· 2026-02-17
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said protests would heighten tension and present a risk to community safety.
Is Sydney’s social cohesion being torn apart? Inside the failure of the NSW government’s protest laws after the Bondi massacreAustralia· 2026-02-14
Mal Lanyon is the NSW Police Commissioner who defended the actions of police officers at the protest.
NSW Police actions at Isaac Herzog protest in Sydney to be examined by LECCAustralia· 2026-02-13
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that the police were restoring order during the incident.
Here’s the truth about that viral videoAustralia· 2026-02-12
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon indicated he would give a public apology after the incident.
Witness claims officer agreed to let prayer go ahead before violent Sydney protest scenesAustralia· 2026-02-12
Mal Lanyon is the Police Commissioner involved in the enforcement of the protest laws.
The premier legislated for an enforced peace in Sydney. What he got was brutality and more divisionAustralia· 2026-02-11
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon pledged individuals would be held responsible for their own actions.
NSW Labor MPs call for inquiry into police actionsAustralia· 2026-02-11
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said police would allege that the demonstrator had bitten one of the officers.
Premier Chris Minns tried to maintain law and order, but his laws have failed himAustralia· 2026-02-11New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that police actions during the protest were justified.
Australia urges calm after rally clash
Taiwan· 2026-02-11
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon praised the conduct of officers responding to the demonstrators.
NSW Police charge teen with allegedly shining torch in officer’s faceAustralia· 2026-02-10
Mal Lanyon is the NSW Police Commissioner who claims that new laws are necessary to prevent risks to community safety.
The Isaac Herzog protest response from NSW Police, government violates international lawAustralia· 2026-02-10NSW police commissioner Mal Lanyon defended the actions of the police during the protest.
Woman, 69, in hospital with four broken vertebrae after interaction with police at Sydney Herzog protest | Australian police and policing
United Kingdom· 2026-02-10
Mal Lanyon, speaking alongside Minns, said protesters could expect 'a significant police presence'.
Chris Minns defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after video emerges of officers punching protesters in Sydney | Australian police and policingUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-10The area covered by the major event declaration was placed under an additional 14-day protest ban by NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon last week.
Minns invokes ‘major event’ powers ahead of Israeli president visitAustralia· 2026-02-07
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon extended assembly restrictions due to fears for public safety during protests.
NSW Police puts pro-Palestine protesters on notice ahead of Israeli President’s visit to SydneyAustralia· 2026-02-06
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon raised public safety concerns ahead of Herzog’s visit.
Sydney teen charged with making death threats to Israeli PresidentAustralia· 2026-02-05
Mal Lanyon is the NSW Police Commissioner who expressed concerns about public safety during Herzog's visit.
NSW Police extend protest restrictions ahead of Isaac Herzog visitAustralia· 2026-02-03Mal Lanyon is the NSW Police Commissioner who warned locals against assisting Julian Ingram.
Locals warned against helping alleged triple murderer as manhunt continuesAustralia· 2026-01-29
Mal Lanyon expressed support for Amy Scott during her challenging time.
Bondi Junction hero cop Amy Scott diagnosed with cancerAustralia· 2026-01-12
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon made the declaration late on Wednesday to ban public assemblies and protests from happening in Sydney’s central, north-west and south-west policing areas for 14 days.
Police Commissioner restricts protests for two weeks after Bondi attackAustralia· 2025-12-25
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon visited Constable Hibbert in hospital, praising him as a 'positive young man'.
Injured officer Jack Hibbert released from hospitalUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon represented the police at the vigil.
Anthony Albanese booed as thousands attend beach vigil for terrorist attackAustralia· 2025-12-21
Mal Lanyon stated that the strong police presence was to help people feel safe during the vigil.
‘We are unbreakable’: defiance marks Bondi attack commemoration after PM is booed | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-21
