Mike Bush
Mike Bush is a distinguished former police officer, having served as the Commissioner of New Zealand Police from 2014 to 2020. With over 40 years of experience in law enforcement, Bush is recognized for his leadership during pivotal events, including the Christchurch mosque terror attacks and the White Island eruption. He played a crucial role in transforming the New Zealand Police, increasing public trust and focusing on community safety. After his tenure, Bush transitioned to private consulting, founding Bush Consulting International, where he specializes in leadership and security. He has recently been appointed as the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in Australia, where he is expected to enhance community safety and police culture.
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Cassandra Anderson previously served as chief of staff to former Police Commissioner Mike Bush.
Police announce Jill Rogers as Deputy Police Commissioner
New Zealand· 2026-01-27
Police Commissioner Mike Bush confirmed three people who were believed to be missing had been found safe and well.
Devastation as hundreds of fires rage, 130 buildings destroyed, crops razed and livestock lost
Australia· 2026-01-11
Jacinta Allan was seeking further information from the Victoria police commissioner, Mike Bush.
Seven men arrested in Sydney over fear of ‘violent act being planned’ held Islamist ideology, police allege | Sydney
United Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Mike Bush was a former police commissioner and part of the interview panel for Webb.
Inquiry into Chief of Air Force ‘rumour’ comes after Public Service Commission screening for top military roleNew Zealand· 2025-11-22
Mike Bush defended his decision to use a police helicopter for travel, admitting it was the wrong choice.
Full inquiry into police needed to change ‘old boys club’ culture – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush was asked about the incident on Saturday morning and confirmed there was a 'risk to public safety'.
Federation Square boss defends security after crowd crush fearsAustralia· 2025-11-15
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emerge.
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emergeAustralia· 2025-11-05
Mike Bush was the police commissioner who eventually apologized for the raids.
Tāme Iti reflects on art, activism and regret in his new biography, ManaNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Mike Bush provided evidence in the trial claiming there were more than 150 emergency stop buttons at the factory.
Talley’s defamation trial: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Mike Bush is a former police commissioner who conducted an inquiry into Auckland Council’s handling of the storms.
Wayne Brown, the ‘secret’ harbour plans and the deputy who nearly resignedNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
Mike Bush is the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police and was the Police Commissioner in New Zealand from 2014 to 2020.
Talley’s defamation trial: Mike Bush tells court he is ‘far too experienced to purely defer to other people’s views’New Zealand· 2025-09-26
Mike Bush, the former police commissioner, is being called as a witness in the defamation case.
Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush backed comments regarding penalties for young offenders.
Social media ‘diss’ link to stabbing murders of two Melbourne boysNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush supported comments made by Detective Inspector Graham Banks regarding youth crime penalties.
Anger over meme believed to have led to murder of Chol Achiek and Dau AkuengAustralia· 2025-09-08
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush commented on the situation regarding the suspect.
Dezi Freeman manhunt: Victoria Police offer $1.1m reward for help in finding alleged cop killerNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush commented on the presence of sovereign citizens in the area.
After 11 days with no sign of Dezi Freeman, some experts suggest he may no longer be aliveNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush attended the funeral service for Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart.
Rudd praises Albanese’s ‘warm’ call with Trump; Hundreds gather for funeral of slain Victorian police officerAustralia· 2025-09-05
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush expressed the devastating loss of the two officers.
Australian fugitive being helped to evade capture, police sayUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Mike Bush is the Victoria police chief commissioner who spoke about the ongoing search for Dezi Freeman.
Wife of alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman urges him to surrender, sharing ‘deep sorrow’ at police deaths | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31Mike Bush is the Victorian chief police commissioner who confirmed a risk assessment was done regarding the situation.
Suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman had deteriorating mental health and a black belt in karate, former friend says | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
Mike Bush commented on the potential for charges following the arrest of Mali Freeman and a 15-year-old boy.
Man, 61, arrested in alpine hunt for suspected Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
Mike Bush is the former New Zealand police commissioner directing the search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman.
Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush directs search for alleged Aussie cop killer Dezi Freeman, calls to give himself upNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
Mike Bush is praised for his leadership following the killings of police officers near Melbourne.
Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush praised for leadership following cop killings near MelbourneNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Mike Bush is the police chief who addressed the media regarding the search for the suspect.
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Iceland· 2025-08-29Mike Bush is the Victoria Police Chief Commissioner who confirmed the ongoing manhunt for Freeman.
Australian police search for ‘heavily armed’ gunman
Taiwan· 2025-08-27
Mike Bush is the Victoria Police Chief Commissioner who provided updates on the manhunt for Dezi Freeman.
From mountain murders to a massive manhunt for sovereign citizen Dezi FreemanAustralia· 2025-08-27Mike Bush is the Victorian chief commissioner who spoke about the police officers killed in the incident.
How a police search warrant at a rural Victorian property ended in a day of tragedy | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Mike Bush is the Victoria police chief commissioner who commented on Freeman's knowledge of the land.
In idyllic Porepunkah, a manhunt this huge feels ‘surreal’ – and the alleged killer could be anywhere | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Mike Bush is the Victoria police chief commissioner who commented on the loss of the two officers.
Porepunkah shooting: slain police officers named as manhunt for alleged killer continues | Porepunkah shootingUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27Chief Commissioner Mike Bush expressed the devastating loss of the two officers and the impact on the community.
Victoria shooting: Murdered police officers identified, manhunt continuesNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
