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“It blew me away when, on the steps of Parliament House, flanked by pollies and union reps, and in front of thousands of members, Mark gave an extraordinary speech.”
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Editor
Mark Carroll is a name well known throughout union, political, media, IR and, of course, police circles Indeed, Mark has been one of the most prominent Australian police union leaders for more than 16 years, owing to his forthright style and many industrial successes.
As president of the Police Association since 2008, he led historic, successful campaigns like Protect our Cops (2015), Recruit 313 (2018), and Stronger Laws, Harsher Penalties (2019) He also succeeded in enterprise bargaining, strategy formulation, lobbying, and business partnerships
Now, after 27 years’ full-time service to the Police Association, he has decided to step down before the end of his current term In a lengthy interview with the Police Journal, he reflects on the time he has treasured in the police labour movement and his gratitude to association members Constable Alex Belletti and her workmates had responded to a lot of jobs around the River Torrens and the Adelaide Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge An obvious problem Alex spotted was that the bridge lacked a supply of lifebuoys. She responded to the oversight and got action.
SA police officers have participated in the annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance for several years now. They’re set to take it on again for 2024 . They know, however, that this will be a more sombre ride than ever as they carry the name of Jason Doig inside the commemorative baton
Dr Rod Pearce looks at the issue of repeated concussions and their effect on the brain; lawyer Hanna Rogers takes a close look at section 10A of the Bail Act ; Jim Barnett road-tests the Haval Ultra Hybrid Jolion SUV and the Ford Everest SUV
Police Association president Mark Carroll delivers his last editorial, outlining the new burden of proof in connection with first-responder PTSD and progress on the national firearms registry
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Job done
Graduating as a fresh-faced probationary constable in 1986, Mark Carroll never expected to spend the bulk of his working life as a police unionist
24 Belletti to the rescue
It was an important safety measure missing from the Adelaide Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge – until Alex Belletti brought the problem to light
New name in the baton on motorcycle tribute ride
The first Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance since the on-duty killing of Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig is bound to be the most emotional yet
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REPRESENTATIVES
Superannuation
Mark Carroll and Michael Kent
Police Dependants Fund Bernadette Zimmermann
Leave Bank Andrew Heffernan
Country housing Andrew Heffernan
Commissioner’s Office Health Safety & Welfare Advisory Committee Steven Whetton
Legacy Julian Snowden
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Intersex members
DELEGATES & WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVES
Metro North Branch
Gawler Andrew Wearn
Golden Grove Darren Quirk
Henley Beach Alan Pagac
Holden Hill Daniel Guzej
Northern Prosecution Tim Pfeiffer
Port Adelaide Paul Blenkiron
Salisbury Philip Proctor
Country North Branch
Ceduna Anthony Taylor
Kadina Gavin Moore
Nuriootpa Andrew Dredge
Peterborough Nathan Paskett
Port Lincoln
Port Pirie
Mark Heading
Gavin Mildrum
Whyalla Paul Velthuizen
Crime Command Branch
Adelaide Jeremy Handley
Elizabeth Joel Manson
Forensic Services
Kristin Enman
Intel Support Garran Donnellan
Major Crime Phil Buttfield
Major Crime David Marsh
Port Adelaide Scott Mitchell
Serious Fraud Robert Plenderleith
South Coast Luke Watts
Metro South Branch
Christies Beach/Aldinga Gary Craggs
Hindley Street Dick Hern
Netley
Paul Clark
Norwood Jonathan Deuter
Nadia Goslino and Andrew Heffernan
Metro South Branch continued
Southern Prosecution Sallie McArdell
Southern Traffic Joshua O’Dwyer
Sturt Brett Wilson
Country South Branch
Adelaide Hills Joe McDonald
Berri
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Tamara Day
Tanya Payne
Robert Martin
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Simon Haebich
James Bentley
Andrew Bradley
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Melanie Smith
Samuel Agostino
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Allan Dalgleish
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Human Resources Kerry Rouse
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Women’s Branch
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PRESIDENT
Mark Carroll
A new critical service for members
The purpose and direction of Police HomeCare Services is likely clear to most Police Association members by now
The association and Lifestyle Plus Group launched the service in late April with NDIS minister Bill Shorten present at the official opening.
The concept has long been a point of discussion, and a significant time in the planning
I looked at the creation of Police HomeCare Services as a once-in-ageneration opportunity
It has finally come to fruition and will deliver NDIS and My Aged Care services to members and their families for many years to come
The provision of this type of policespecific care through a partnership of union and business really is a first anywhere in the country.
And we’ve built it on trust and integrity. It’s an in-demand service which complements the range of
others we already provide to members
Lifestyle Plus Group — and, by extension, Police HomeCare Services — now occupies the ground and first floors of the association building, so face-to-face contact could not be easier for our members
Ultimately, we want Police HomeCare Services to flourish to such an extent that it becomes one of the most trusted providers in South Australia and the nation. This aligns perfectly with the association’s history of identifying member needs and desires It was the case more than 50 years ago when we identified a financial need and established the Police Credit Union
It was also the case 90 years ago when we saw our members’ need for health insurance and established Police Health
Now we want members to be confident that their mums, dads, siblings and other family members will be looked after by people who prioritize their welfare ahead of the dollar.
Members can access more information at policehomecare.com.au
National Firearms Registry
The federal government recently committed $160 million to implement a national firearms register
The issue of a registry gained national attention after Queensland members Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold were killed in a siege in 2022 .
Police union leaders across the country collectively asked: “Why don’t we have a register?”
And, ever since, we have advocated strongly for its creation
An appropriate registry will allow front-line police to access near realtime information on firearms, parts, and owners
It will also link firearms information with other relevant police data.
A lot of civilian people I interact with are actually shocked that police officers don’t already have this information on hand.
It really is critical that our members know what they’re walking into, so they can prepare appropriately
This not only helps police, but the law-abiding members of the community too
The appropriate mechanism should be at our members’ fingertips to establish where specific firearms are, who owns them, and what risks they pose to police and the community.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission will administer the register and we hope it will be fully operational within four years
PTSD Amendment Bill
The Return to Work (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Amendment Bill is a significant step closer to becoming legislation after its progression through the Legislative Council in April
The proposed legislation stipulates that if a first responder is diagnosed with PTSD, the disorder is presumed — in the absence of proof to the contrary — to have arisen from employment
Effectively, it flips the PTSD burden of proof from the employee to the employer
This would apply to both current and future cases in which Police Association members suffer from PTSD.
The association has long supported this bill, and we will keep members updated on its progression into law.
The bravery of Inspector Amy Scott
Shortly after the Bondi Junction multiple-murder incident, I wrote to Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton to offer our support and acknowledge the outstanding work by some of his members.
Rightly applauded in both policing and public circles was the quick thinking and life-saving bravery of Inspector Amy Scott.
Her capacity for spontaneous analysis and decision-making was a lesson in critical-incident policing Inspector Scott is clearly an individual of immense character and courage
As we also know, the downside of such critical incidents is the mental toll they take on members
Much remains to play out insofar as the coronial enquiry and internal investigations of the incident.
During this period, the Police Association of NSW and its members have our rock-solid support
Retirement
In April, I formally announced my retirement as president of the Police Association The decision comes after 27 years with the organization, including the past 16 as president
It also comes despite my love of the job, the people and the broader police labour movement.
There’s one inescapable reality of my time as president: we’d never have achieved anything without the support,
the unity and the understanding of association members
They’ve been determined and resilient — and that’s been critical to our major wins in enterprise bargaining, legislative change and in lobbying more broadly.
I’ll never forget campaigns like Protect our Cops in 2015, when we fought the government —and won — over the deeply flawed Return to Work legislation
And in 2019, when we successfully fought for stronger laws and harsher penalties for assaults on police
I wholeheartedly thank all members, serving and retired, who have honoured me with their support and trust over all these years
I thank them for electing me president in 2008 and re-electing me four times.
I’m satisfied that I will leave the association in financial strength and with a record of wins in enterprise bargaining and other battles
The next fight will be on the enterprise bargaining front It is an issue of great significance to all members
I have already begun those negotiations and will safely pass the baton on to the next president to finalize the EB agreement
I still care very deeply for the association and its members . I always will.
I thank all Police Journal readers for their support of both me and the association over many years
And to association members: thank you for the honour and privilege of serving you
Nathan Coles, Tayla White, Matt Hargreaves, Mark Carroll, Jenna Brumpton, Matt Jose, Stuart Norman and Chelsea Tanczos.
Job done
BY BRETT WILLIAMS
His adversaries likely wished for less of a fighter in their opponent. But, in the interests of his members, Mark Carroll was always going to “do what we had to do”.
OUTGOING POLICE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
MARK CARROLL still sees it as the sweetest victory of all
The brutally hot November day he stood on the steps of Parliament House after leading a march of thousands along King William Street from Victoria Square
Flanked by three severely injured cops, and with microphone in hand, he fired up the marchers with a savage condemnation of the Weatherill government. His words exposed the power the government had given itself to strip injured workers of compensation entitlements through the then-new Return to Work Act
The angry police protestors and their supporters appreciated every thrust of his metaphorical sword deep into the heart of the government They responded with consistent, wild applause and roars of approval
“He had the crowd in awe,” then-Police Association secretary Tom Scheffler recalls “It blew me away when, on the steps of Parliament House, flanked by pollies and union reps, and in front of thousands of members, Mark gave an extraordinary speech.
“It was the first time I heard the phrase: ‘We are not Labor. We are not Liberal. We are union.’ A very powerful statement. ” For police, the stakes were too high not
to take part in their first protest march on Parliament House in 24 years.
The government, through its Return to Work Act, had applied strict new cut-off dates on compensation payments to injured workers A two-year cap applied to income maintenance and a three-year cap to medical expenses
“Those laws were the most draconian set of work-cover laws in the country,” Carroll says “Our argument against them was one we couldn’t afford to lose, and we were never going to lose it.
“The government knew they were on a hiding to nothing and, 18 days after we started the Protect our Cops campaign, they capitulated And rightly so
“We were able to achieve a carve-out in the Police Officers Award and that, in the main, protects police officers injured on duty. ”
Carroll still holds in the highest regard the three injured officers who stood with him on those Parliament House steps
“I just love Brett Gibbons, Ali Coad and Brian Edwards,” he says, “because they became the public faces of the campaign
“They put themselves forward in a way that their personal injuries were going to become public knowledge. I was very happy to lead that campaign on their behalf, and on behalf of everyone else in policing. ”
Other Carroll-led campaigns and lobbying brought about big wins, too, for the Police Association and its members There was Recruit 313, a recruitment initiative the Weatherill government had promised to deliver on by 2014 but then reneged
In a move the association was never going to accept, the government tried to delay action on the initiative until 2020 And that led Carroll to undertake some serious negotiating in the halls of power. There he convinced the government to give up its delaying tactic, and on went the recruitment
“I was very happy to lead that campaign on their behalf, and on behalf of everyone else in policing.”
1. Thousands gather outside Parliament House for the Protect our Cops campaign rally. 2. Mark Carroll addresses the gathering. 3. Responding to a media pack after a special meeting of Police Association delegates. 4. Addressing the Protect our Cops marchers with Brett Gibbons, Brian Edwards (just behind Gibbons) and Alison Coad.
In 2019 came the Stronger Laws, Harsher Penalties campaign The association had simply had enough of convicted offenders walking out of courtrooms with no jail time for savage assaults on its members.
It demanded the creation of a specific criminal offence for assaulting and injuring police officers and other emergency-services workers And, this time, the pressure was on the Marshall government to show genuine support for police
But then-attorney-general Vicki Chapman angered the association when she proposed the addition of a mere one-year stretch to existing maximum penalties
In response, Carroll authorized the publication of images of Marshall and Chapman on the cover of the Police Journal. The accompanying headline read: These two lawmakers refuse to protect law-keepers
“As part of the campaign, we featured several Police Journal stories of shocking assaults on our members,” Carroll says “But just a day or so after that June 2019 issue hit the street, with Marshall and Chapman on the cover, we got our result ”
Into the Criminal Law Consolidation Act came the offence of Causing harm to, or assaulting, certain emergency workers (section 20AA). And, for harm caused intentionally, a maximum penalty of 15 years’ jail
The prospect of time in the trenches with the government and/or SAPOL as his adversary never held any fear for Carroll And, from each fight he led and helped win, he drew great professional as well as personal satisfaction
“I loved it,” he says “I enjoyed the cut and thrust of strategizing because you’ve got competition, and the government is very adept at protecting itself
“But you don’t get the big wins on your own. I had great support from people like former (association) secretary Tom Scheffler. Our working days together are some of the most treasured memories I have ”
The now-retired Scheffler had served the association in a range of roles before he won a contested election to the office of secretary in 2013 His president-secretary partnership with Carroll lasted for five years
Always clear to Scheffler and others was that Carroll relished his role as president. With that relish, he might have made the job look easy but still describes it with words like “very tough” and “exacting”. He found it that way from the very beginning of his presidency in 2008
“I always tried to make the association a very important trade union, not just in this state but around the country.”
Of course, responding to and performing well in the media was just one demand of the job. There were many others Carroll had to formulate strategies, undertake lobbying and, as a negotiator, deliver on enterprise bargaining
And in negotiations of any kind, his aim was always to see both sides emerge with a win It was a philosophy he learned from his predecessor and mentor, Peter Alexander
“Everyone’s got to win,” he insists. “(Former commissioner) Mal Hyde was very good at the win-win, and so was Gary Burns.
“But, sometimes, notwithstanding that you try to do all the right things, you get some roadblocks, and then you need a blood-nose conversation We’ve had a couple of those in the last few years, but it’s been necessary
“Grant Stevens, in the early days, came to understand the benefit of the win-win But his position on certain things became intractable so we had to do what we had to do.
One immediate challenge back then was to deliver polished media performances. That meant fronting up to seasoned journalists like ABC breakfast radio hosts David Bevan and Matthew Abraham And that, for Carroll, was initially nerve-racking
“I would spend hours and hours going through every potential question they might ask and (formulating) an answer for it,” he recalls “But, because of them (David and Matthew), I learned pretty quickly that it was best not to try to be the media expert yourself.
“It was best to just answer truthfully and let them know before the interview what was off the table for discussion because of court proceedings or some other sensitivity ”
Chief reporter and 7News presenter Mike Smithson always found Carroll a worthy interviewee
“In the media world, we seek out interview candidates who we call ‘good talent’,” he explains “And, believe me, they’re often hard to find
“But almost weekly Mark Carroll’s name came up around the newsroom as a go-to person for an informed interview because he always delivered the goods ”
5. Carroll addressing a special meeting of delegates in 2015.
“I had good relationships with all three commissioners. But it's true that, in recent years, because we've had to be critical of SAPOL management, my relationship with Grant became strained
“Still, I’ve got a great deal of time for him and (wife) Emma and his family; and, for the loss of their son, Charlie, I feel deeply for them ”
Carroll always expected that his adversaries would have their own views about how he operated And, like any leader discharging his duties in the maelstrom of industrial relations, he knew he would cop criticism, some of it publicly.
“When the criticism comes, you’ve got to compartmentalize it,” he says “But I always gave every bit of myself to the job I’m very outcome driven
“I never liked sitting around doing nothing I always tried to make the association a very important trade union, not just in this state but around the country ”
Compartmentalizing criticism never meant Carroll did not “get pissed off” with those of his adversaries who said and/or did “ridiculous things”.
At the height of the Protect our Cops campaign, for example, the
then-exasperated attorney-general, John Rau, seemed to think an insult might work He let fly with it in a media interview, that the Police Association was “not the ordinary men and women of the police force”
That was despite his full knowledge that the exact opposite was the case The association represented 99 3 per cent of the police force and all its committee members were indeed “ordinary men and women of the police force”.
What also had Carroll shaking his head on the morning of the march on Parliament House was a letter he received from Grant Stevens
The then-new commissioner indicated his support not for the police officers seeking compensation justice but rather the Return to Work legislation
In a morning radio interview, Carroll let listeners know who Stevens was backing in the fight And, later, when he addressed the police protestors, he let them know too.
“I would hope that Grant would never do that ever again,” he says. “To come out and endorse government legislation that harmed police was just the wrong thing for a police commissioner to do
“But, in many other circumstances, Grant and I have been, and acted, in lockstep Maintaining member confidentiality under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act is one example ” Harm done to police, particularly through injustice, always got Carroll fired up and ready to fight. One of his angriest responses came when thenDPP Adam Kimber decided to prosecute
6. Carroll (far right) and Police Association assistant secretary Steve Whetton (far left), speaking with members on a Mount Gambier checkpoint during the COVID pandemic in 2020.
7. As assistant secretary addressing the Police Association annual conference.
8. Carroll in an interview with SBS in 2008.
Senior Constable Norman Hoy in the District Court
The allegation was that, in 2010, Hoy had assaulted billionaire businessman Yasser Shahin. Their interaction came about because of dark tint on the windows of the Rolls Royce Shahin was driving in the Adelaide CBD. Carroll rated the 2015 prosecution, which failed, as the worst legal wrong he ever saw committed against a police officer
Judge Paul Rice, who presided over the case, proclaimed his total agreement with the jury verdict of not guilty He also insisted that it was never in the public interest to pursue the assault charge against Hoy
“It was a disgrace,” Carroll says. “So, we were always going to call it for what it was and keep calling it, because what happened was completely wrong. ” Carroll speaks of the absence of
evidence in many cases brought against police officers for assault and using excessive force
“We’ve been able to win them,” he says, “but every time you get accused of something you haven’t done it’s an injustice. And some of these prosecutions forever change members’ lives ”
The Carroll brand of dedication to Police Association members’ interests has impressed many in high office Premier Peter Malinauskas is one of them
“In my time as police minister, Mark and I worked closely to progress many important reforms,” he says, “and that relationship has continued within the Premier’s Taskforce.
“I have always found Mark to be frank, forthright and, at times, a formidable operator, who has always put our police officers first ”
“With
his vast experience, Mark performed a mentor-style and advisory role to many … across the country. His contribution to police unionism in Australia has been second to none.”
When he gave Hoy his full backing, Carroll had already fought and won many fights in defence of association members
The first was in 1991, when he was a 25-year-old front-line constable He saw a lack of scope for patrol officers to secure promotion in their field and it was enough to spark him into union activism
“You could go off the road very early in your career and win a senior-constable job that didn’t involve front-line work,” he remembers. “So, I organized a very face-on campaign with the membership and union officials about the lot of the patrol officer ”
Carroll wanted to bring about recognition for senior patrol officers Members backed his concept through state-wide petitions, which he presented to the Police Association annual conference And, there, he won the support of delegates
He was then only six years into his police career, which he began as an 18-year-old with Course 12 in 1985. His chronology of service began in Adelaide as a patrol officer before a stint on the West Coast of SA in the Yalata Aboriginal community
Back in Adelaide in 1990, his service continued with Hindley St beats, Adelaide Crime Enquiry Unit, the Vice and Gaming Task Force and Adelaide CIB
In 1992, Carroll won election to the Police Association committee of management He served as a committee member for five years until he won the full-time role of organizer in 1997.
Back then, Carroll never expected to remain with the association in the long term In fact, he thought he would “probably go back to the job” and realize his ambition to become a designated detective and ultimately join Major Crime
“I missed out on that,” he says, “but it’s not really a regret now I’ve had so many other opportunities I wouldn’t have had if I hadn’t come to the association. ”
To take on his organizer role, Carroll took leave without pay from SAPOL and, two years later, became the association’s assistant secretary
9. With Peter Alexander giving evidence to the Select Committee on Staffing, Resourcing and Efficiency of South Australia Police in 2006.
10. Inspecting wreaths at the now former police academy after the 2006 police Anzac service.
11. Receiving congratulations from the now late former committee member and Major Crime detective sergeant Mick Standing after winning the presidency in 2008.
12. Speaking with members during a tour of the APY Lands in 2006.
13. Carroll in his early days as a patrol officer attached to Bank St police station.
14. On graduation day with his now late father Senior Sergeant John Carroll in 1986.
By the time members first elected him president in 2008, he had absorbed and benefited from 11 years of union action and experience. Indeed, he had taken a leading role, along with now former president Peter Alexander, in four enterprise agreements.
Re-elected four times, Carroll became so well regarded that, in 2014, his interstate peers unanimously elected him president of the Police Federation of Australia It was and remains the highest office in Australian police unionism and Carroll held it until he stepped down in 2021
“As PFA president, you’re talking to prime ministers and arguing on a national scale for police officers’ rights and entitlements,” he says. “There’s no way I ever thought that was going to happen to me when I graduated back in 1986 ”
Police Federation of Australia chief executive officer Scott Weber speaks of the “significant role” Carroll played in establishing the PFA industrial planning committee
“With his vast experience, Mark performed a mentor-style and advisory role to many (union) industrial officers, secretaries and presidents from across the country,” he says. “His contribution to police unionism in Australia has been second to none ”
“I missed out on that but it’s not really a regret now. I’ve had so many other opportunities I wouldn’t have had if I hadn’t come to the association.”
But his life in policing and police unionism would never have come about had Carroll remained in the banking industry He started his working life there as a teenager and planned to become an accountant
“It was a good first job,” he says, “but it was pretty boring So, I thought: ‘Everyone else (in my family) is in the police, I might as well give that a go.’ But I never had any longing or desire to be a police officer.
“When I joined, though, I had the best time in my life I had a lot of fun in policing and met a lot of fantastic people Some are still close friends today ”
Although he loved the dynamism of police work and responded to major disasters like the 1994 NCA bombing, Carroll never tells war stories
“I had 12 years as an operational police officer, so I’ve got plenty,” he says. “But mine pale in comparison to others. And, in any case, they belong with you and the people you experienced those jobs with They don’t need to be shared ”
Among his concerns about 2020s policing is the extreme scrutiny under which police have to operate and the criticism they suffer for minor mistakes He still thinks of policing as “a great job” but describes it as just “so tough now”
Poor decision-making adds to the concerns Carroll holds for police and policing He still sees the decision to relocate the Mounted Operations Unit to Gepps Cross as the worst in his near 40 years in policing and unionism.
As frustrated as poor decisionmaking made him, and despite a few blood-nose conversations and the odd strained relationship, Carroll leaves office with no bitterness His years in service to the Police Association and PFA have been too satisfying for him to feel anything but fulfilled
Of all the people he has come to know through unionism, some have earned not only his respect but also his affection He speaks of federal politicians like Labor senator Don Farrell, government minister Bill Shorten and Opposition leader Peter Dutton. His regard for current and former local members of parliament extends to MLC Terry Stephens, Tom Koutsantonis, Robert Brokenshire and David Ridgway
“I’m a big fan of what Peter Malinauskas and his government are doing right now for the state,” he says “Their vision for the state is a good one
“He’s witnessed all the great moments in my life, and the things that have harmed me as well.”
So, I’m supportive of that and him (Malinauskas) as a person ”
Of course, the person he regards with more respect and affection than anyone continues to be his mentor and police-labour-movement leviathan, Peter Alexander
“He's been a wonderful friend to me,” Carroll says “He's also been a de facto father. He’s witnessed all the great moments in my life, and the things that have harmed me as well.
“He's been rock solid in his support and love for me Both him and (wife) Joan are people who I’m very lucky to have known and loved in my lifetime ”
Carroll, 57, chose to step down from the presidency early because he considers “the time is right” for both him and the union And the decision was easy for him to make He jokes that he has become not part of the association furniture but rather the dust.
His only disappointment is that
he will not get to complete the current round of enterprise bargaining
Stepping out from under the spotlight of public life, however, will delight him
“Public life is an invasion upon you and your family,” he says “I’m certainly no celebrity but as a police union president, journalists come to you for comment on police issues all the time.
“So, you’re on radio and television and in newspapers a lot, and you’ve got to be able to respond in a meaningful way to represent your members ”
The family Carroll speaks of is his three children They are the most important people in his life and he is likely to get more time with them after he steps down But he stresses that his retirement from the Police Association is not the end of his working life
He is the deputy chairman of employment organization Maxima, and he also intends to undertake consultancy work.
And, with his APM, his Police Association and PFA life memberships, and 16 years as president, he has some critical advice for his successor
“I learned long ago that 99 per cent of your membership you never hear from,” he says “But, if you start hearing from them, you’ve got a problem
“So, always do your very best for the organization and its members Not for yourself but for the members
“My loyalties have been to the members, and I got to spend the vast majority of my working life with the association. I’m forever grateful that the members allowed me that opportunity ”
15. With Peter Alexander at a Police Association annual conference.
16. The Carroll family, Maddison, Riley, Mark and Flynn, in the Police Association foyer in 2017.
From the political
Peter Malinauskas, MP
PREMIER OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Mark Carroll has dedicated his entire career to improving the lives of our men and women in blue
Mark has tirelessly dedicated 27 years of distinguished (full-time) service to the Police Association, including 16 years as president.
These numbers are testament to his dedication and determination to make a difference, demonstrated by the highly respected and effective police service we see today
In my time as police minister, Mark and I worked closely to progress many important reforms, and that relationship has continued within the Premier’s Taskforce
I have always found Mark to be a frank, forthright and at times a formidable operator, who has always put our police officers first. However, he has always been ready to work cooperatively to achieve the best possible outcomes for our state His insight and advocacy will be missed
David Speirs MP
LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
I congratulate Mark Carroll on 16 years as president of the Police Association of SA, and for the commitment and support he has shown its members
His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the interests of police officers and ensuring their voices are heard.
I have no doubt his dedication to this role will leave a lasting positive impact on the entire (police) force, and I wish him all the best for the future
Robert Brokenshire
FORMER POLICE MINISTER (LIBERAL)
Working with the Police Association in Parliament for 22 years, including being police minister, there were only two (association) presidents.
Mark had big shoes to fill taking over from Peter Alexander. However, he hit the ground running and never stopped fighting for a fair go, decent work-cover rights and pay that recognized the value and commitment of policing
He never wavered (when it came) to returning police injury cover to where it was fair and looked after the long-term injured
Police officers have seen many improvements in their industrial relations and conditions thanks to the efforts of Mark .
Chris Hayes
FORMER FEDERAL MP (LABOR, NSW)
Prior to entering federal parliament, and during my time with the PFA from 1998, Mark and I developed a close working relationship around police industrial relations
Mark always understood that there was more to IR than negotiations and this is where he excelled, in developing and implementing strategy
He was never afraid to work with or against political leaders in furthering the interests of police.
At the end of his tenure as president of the PFA in 2021, there would not have been a single MP or senator who was not aware of Mark Carroll or the PFA
“He was never afraid to work with or against political leaders in furthering the interests of police.”
From the media
Stacey Lee RADIO PRESENTER (5AA)
Mark is a fierce and passionate advocate for the rights of police in South Australia He's like a dog with a bone and, as many Police Association members have experienced, you want him on your side.
I congratulate Mark on his retirement. I hope he can enjoy a break and lots of family time (with the kids and the chihuahuas) I look forward to seeing what he does next
Melody Horrill FORMER 7NEWS WEATHER PRESENTER AND DOLPHIN CAMPAIGNER
On meeting Mark, the first thing that struck me was his unwavering dedication to members of the Police Association. I’ve been incredibly impressed with his compassion and care for those who serve the community
On a personal level, Mark has always made me feel that my story mattered (A police ray of light, Police Journal, June 2022) He has real empathy for those who have been adversely affected by crime and that is profoundly important
I’ve also found his dry-as-a-chip wit and tell-it-like-it-is approach so refreshing and authentic.
I’m sure Mark will continue to have a positive impact on others along his journey and I sincerely thank him for being a genuinely decent bloke
Mike Smithson CHIEF REPORTER AND 7NEWS PRESENTER
Mark has always been a voice of reason when it comes to all matters regarding police welfare.
During more than 10 years dealing with Mark on a regular basis in his role as president, I was never left wondering about his strong stance on a variety of issues, and neither were our viewers
In the media world we seek out interview candidates who we call “good talent” and, believe me, they’re often hard to find
But almost weekly Mark Carroll’s name comes up around the newsroom as a go-to person for an informed interview because he always delivered the goods.
He’s a consistent champion for police rights: whether it be stab-proof vests, tasers, better pay, better conditions, officer education, retention, and the list goes on
He was never afraid to speak out and, if necessary, take aim at the top brass or political leaders of the day
Mark will be missed at the front line
“He's like a dog with a bone and, as many Police Association members have experienced, you want him on your side.”
He may be gone for now, but I’m certain he’ll feature prominently in any new future role
Jess Adamson
JOURNALIST
AND FORMER 7NEWS PRESENTER
For almost three decades, Mark worked incredibly hard to serve Police Association members in times of need He was always approachable and available to talk to the media about important issues affecting association members
I enjoyed working with him in recent years on police retirement dinners, a special night to farewell members that I know he felt passionate about.
From the unions
Peter Alexander
FORMER POLICE ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT (1991 – 2008)
Mark Carroll has given great service to the Police Association over many years
He has always been outcome driven and his passion in that regard has seen him deliver significant results in improved salary and working conditions for his members.
He has been at the helm of the association during a period of great social and technological change
He has lobbied for and achieved legislative change regarding matters affecting police and the wider community
Mark, with the committee of management, has placed the association in a position of strength for the years ahead.
He has committed himself to the best interests of the organization and the men and women it serves He deserves to be acknowledged for it
Tom Scheffler
FORMER POLICE ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY (2013 – 2018)
Mark is certainly an individual and happy to swim with the tide but just as comfortable going against if required. More so than many others.
He is able to lock in psychological body armour in a particularly sophisticated way to maximize his position on important issues and negotiations
Police service leave, workers compensation entitlements and definitions, ICAC, police discipline, enterprise bargaining, UK recruitment, and career breaks, and staffing were all defining matters
His work ethic was tireless Not only would he conceptualize matters, but he would also personally research, draft and author volumes of material to substantiate his claims.
It was a pleasure to work side by side with Mark through a very challenging era I wish him all the best in his new endeavours He has a lot to offer the government sector as well as the private corporate sector
“His work ethic was tireless. Not only would he conceptualize matters, but he would also personally research, draft and author volumes of material to substantiate his claims.”
Scott Weber
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER POLICE FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA
Mark Carroll has played an integral part in the PFA’s evolution since it formed in 1998.
His long standing and exemplary service to the PFA was recognized by the award of life membership in 2020
In that long period, Mark’s vast experience saw him perform a mentor-style and advisory role to many industrial officers, secretaries and presidents from the other associations across the country
His contribution to police unionism in Australia has been second to none. PJ
Belletti to the rescue
BY BRETT WILLIAMS
CONSTABLE ALEX BELLETTI HAS SEEN ALL KINDS GET THEMSELVES INTO SERIOUS TROUBLE ON, AND OFF, THE ADELAIDE RIVERBANK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. The drunk; the mentally ill; the emotional; the suicidal; the attention-seeking Before she recently transferred out of Hindley St, Belletti wound up in action with members of these cohorts on just about every night shift she worked
And word of many of the emergencies, involving the bridge and/or River Torrens, had come from Lifeline and the SA Ambulance Service.
Early last year, a 20-something woman, with injuries from self-harm, had positioned herself on an outer ledge of the bridge and threatened to jump Belletti, one of three first responders, positioned herself to within a metre of her and initiated some calm conversation
Her aim was to convince the woman to climb back over the glass balustrade and onto the bridge proper She assured her that she and the other officers would help her get to hospital for treatment and to “speak to someone”.
1. Alex Belletti at the River Torrens.
But the woman, whose mentalhealth episodes Belletti had responded to before, was not about to accept the offer of police assistance
“I was working with two bigger guys from my team,” Belletti says “And, while I was speaking to and engaging with her, they just grabbed her and pulled her over
“You have to be really careful with that because you don’t want to startle them to the point where they’re falling into the river. You have to assess it each time.
“We did first aid, and an ambulance came. She’d cut her wrists, so it was controlled bleeding but pretty significant ”
The outstanding police action saved the woman form further injuries, or worse had she jumped into the river Belletti, along with her workmates, has responded to more river incidents than she can count And, of course, water-focused suicide attempts are no surprise to police. But the circumstances associated with some river incidents border on the bizarre.
“Sometimes it's when couples have had an argument in the city,” Belletti explains “They’re walking along the Torrens and just decide that (jumping into the river) is something one of them is going to do Then it's the partner who’s calling us saying: ‘I think my partner’s going to jump!’ ”
But another issue struck Belletti the night she and her two colleagues responded to the woman with cut wrists. It occurred to her that neither on nor in the vicinity of the bridge was there a single lifebuoy.
“I just remember … thinking: ‘If this person actually falls in, there’s nothing for us to use, there's no equipment for us to use to save this person.’ You can't even jump in with your kit on. And I'm not leaving my gun belt on the bridge and jumping in…”
She wondered why lifebuoys did not, and never had, featured on or around a bridge over “a massive body of water in the city” Belletti thought of suburban Adelaide beaches as a point of comparison, given the lifebuoys that feature on their jetties
“And there’s massive foot traffic (on the bridge) at main events at Adelaide Oval,” she says “And, just in general, you’ve got kids running around too ”
Belletti also wondered about the near impossibility of dealing with a river incident if she or a workmate ever had to respond alone.
“That can be a common thing,” she explains “I just remember standing there each time thinking: ‘If this person actually falls in, there’s nothing for us to use, there's no equipment for us to use to save this person ’
“You can't even jump in with your kit on That stuff would weigh you down And I'm not leaving my gun belt on the bridge and jumping in after someone, because then what's the risk?
“All these things run through your head because we're going to these jobs so frequently. ”
Belletti needed no background –and had none – in water safety to perceive the risks, which gave her cause for serious concern So, she approached her sergeant to whom she outlined both the no-lifebuoys problem and the simple solution: instal lifebuoys
Once in writing, the points she had illustrated went up the chain of command And soon after that came a meeting with a senior safety advisor from the Department of Infrastructure and Transport.
“I just showed him a few photos and what I thought would be suitable (as a solution),” Belletti says “I said it wasn’t just for police but also for members of the public to access easily as well
“Then I did a Teams meeting and there were other organizations in that meeting – The City of Adelaide, SA water, Surf Lifesaving SA, were all involved I basically just jumped into the meeting, voiced my concerns, and said what I thought should happen. ”
And, unlike the rejected advice of rank-and-file Mounted Ops members, about the move to Gepps Cross, the Belletti remedy was to win acceptance
Before its implementation, however, more river incidents were still to come
One occurred in April last year, when night-shift patrols responded to a report of a man “struggling in the water”. The incident wound up with STAR Group attendance and a forward command post.
“He (the man) managed to get himself out,” Belletti says. “But he was heavily intoxicated which is a common thing because, in the CBD, with all the bars and clubs, some people get drunk and silly
“They think: ‘Let's just have a swim in the Torrens,’ and don't realize how drunk they are or how much they can't swim ”
But, once the Department of Infrastructure and Transport had scoped out potential locations for lifebuoys, the installation was underway. A contractor undertook the work and, by late August, five of the life-saving devices were in place
Two are now situated at the southern end of the bridge – one on the lower walkway atop a pole and one on the main span in a container On the northern lower walkway, near the triangular struts, are two other lifebuoys And, on the bridge, sits another one in a metal bracket adjacent to War Memorial Drive.
Outgoing Police Association president Mark Carroll speaks of Belletti as an association member worthy of the highest praise for her efforts
“A lot of the time, ideas get knocked back, but it was cool to see that they (lifebuoys) were there.”
2. A lifebuoy at the southern end, upper level of the Adelaide Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge.
3. Belletti at the southern end, lower level of the bridge.
4. Belletti inspects the lifebuoy at the northern end, upper level of the bridge.
“When you think that, on the one hand, Alex could’ve just ignored the issue,” he says “But, instead, she chose to go to the lengths she went to, and all in the interests of other people’s safety
“She shows why we say the greatest assets in policing are its people ”
Out on patrol just a few days after the installation of the lifebuoys, Belletti got her first look at the result of her initiative.
“It was quite bizarre to see an idea that I had in my mind (come to
fruition),” she says “A lot of the time, ideas get knocked back, but it was cool to see that they (lifebuoys) were there Now, if someone needs them, they’re a great thing to have, and not just for police but for members of the public ”
What Belletti hopes for now is the broadest possible community awareness of the lifebuoys and their specific locations. The last thing she wants in the River Torrens is anyone ending up in “a dangerous situation” PJ
New name in the baton on motorcycle tribute ride
BY BRETT WILLIAMS
HEARTS BROKE, TEARS FLOWED and shock overwhelmed the police family after Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig died of gunshot wounds last November. No SA police officer had died under gunfire in 38 years. So, even now, the on-duty killing of the much-loved Lucindale-based “Doigy” remains firmly in the consciousness of the police family
Indeed, the image of the fallen 53-year-old will soon return to its sharpest focus in the memories of countless local and interstate police officers It will happen in September this year when 130-odd SA cops on motorcycles take to the road in the annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
Their counterparts from every other state and territory will do the same, as they have since 2010, just a year after police established the tribute ride.
But, for the first time, SA riders will journey from Adelaide to Canberra with a new name
added to their roll of honour That additional name – on a scroll inside a hollow commemorative baton – will, of course, be Jason Christopher Doig.
The responsibility of carrying that baton all the way to Canberra will rest with longtime Wall to Wall rider and retired detective senior constable 1C Scott Davis He and Doigy worked together in the Limestone Coast LSA
With the loss of Doigy have come many more enquiries than usual about the near 1,200km Adelaide-to-Canberra ride The increase has struck Wall to Wall Ride committee members, like Senior Constable 1C Mick Klose
He expects to encounter deeply emotional responses when the ride passes through SA and Victorian towns in which Doigy lived and worked.
“I guarantee it’ll be different this year,” he says. “And it’ll reinforce what the ride’s about and what the wall (of remembrance) is about ”
Riders who make up the SA contingent will set out from the police academy around 7am on September 10 and head for Mount Gambier. Before they get there, however, they will make a stop in Lucindale, where Doigy served as the station OC for 12 years. It will be the riders’ first specific tribute to him
The ride will restart after an overnight stay in Mount Gambier and head for Bendigo via Daylesford, where some of the Doig family live
“We’ve asked for a (Victorian) police escort through there so we can highlight Jason’s link to the town,” Mick Klose explains
Over the next two days, September 11 and 12, riders will take on the second and third legs of the journey. First will be the 411km from Bendigo to Wagga Wagga, NSW and, then, another 244km to Canberra, where the contingent arrives on Friday, September 13
“It’s that moment when you see the families (of the fallen), the batons, and the names being brought out. We’ll remember and celebrate Jason’s life.”
“It’s that moment when you see the families (of the fallen), the batons, and the names being brought out. We’ll remember and celebrate Jason’s life. His brother and mother are coming over with us (to Canberra) They’ve also been invited to National Police Remembrance Day ”
The next day, the expected 2,500 riders from every state and territory will gather at the Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) in the suburb of Mitchell. By then, the Western Australian and Northern Territory contingents will have ridden almost 4,000km.
And what will follow from EPIC is a slow 10km ride through Canberra to the National Police Memorial in Kings Park There, the always poignant ceremony, which precedes National Police Remembrance Day by two weeks, will take place at 4pm
“The ceremony is fantastic,” long-time organizer and participant Mick Klose says “It’s non-political, non-government and very relaxed. We’ve got a couple of guest speakers and the laying of the batons (from the nine police jurisdictions), which is always a tearjerker
And at the NPM wall of remembrance, families reflect on their lost loved ones, whose names they get to see inscribed on brass plates Police officers, too, reflect on the 800-plus mates they have lost in their own and other jurisdictions since 1803.
Says Klose: “Jason’s very special to me because, 12 months earlier (in 2022), he’d been to Brukunga when we did a ride from there to Canberra He joined that ride, which was the 20th anniversary of the then-last SA police officer (Senior Constable Bob Sobczak, 52) killed in the line of duty
“To have Jason on that ride, and being so much involved in it, and then to have him remembered in this Wall to Wall ride is quite special ”
The day after the Wall to Wall Ride ceremony, most riders will make the return journey to their respective states and territories. For the SA contingent, the round trip will come to around 2,400km
1. Al Kidney, John Graetz and Mick Klose with the motorcycles they’ll ride in the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance. 2. The riders in the South Parklands.
3. The baton and scroll which will be carried to Canberra and laid at the National Police Memorial.
Apart from the tribute the Wall to Wall Ride pays the fallen, it also raises funds for SA Police Legacy And, up to 2023, participants’ efforts have raised $140,000.
Other beneficiaries of the event are the country towns the riders pass through, and in which they buy food and other items on their round trip
“Every time we go for a ride, there’s at least $170,000 going into the community,” Klose explains “It’s a hugely positive financial impact All those shops are benefiting out of it, and everyone appreciates the effort
“And we’re a low-impact event We don’t have to worry about having security around us Every time we rock up somewhere, no other people have to be involved. We go through, we put money in, and we keep going. ”
“Every time we go for a ride, there’s at least $170,000 going into the community. It’s a hugely positive financial impact.”
THE MODEL for the Wall to Wall Ride was a US event known as the Ride for the Fallen Staged annually in Austin, Texas, it “honours fallen officers … with a weekend of memorial events”.
But the founders of the Australian version of the Ride for the Fallen were to make it significantly different. It would play out on a national basis, have a different name, and require each contingent to ride from its local wall of remembrance to the NPM wall
Hence the name: Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
The first ride, in 2009, involved only New South Wales and Victorian contingents In 2010, however, South Australia – with 37 riders – and other states and territories joined the event. Since then, SA participants have ridden more than 42,000km. PJ
4. Riders gathered at the NPM after an earlier ride.
5. Batons laid at the memorial during an earlier ceremony. 6. Riders headed for the NPM.
Wall to Wall Ride organizers welcome family members of the fallen and other civilians as participants. A registration fee of $100 applies to all riders. Contact David “Bully” Reynolds (bullbarus@gmail.com) or Mick Klose (michael.klose@police.sa.gov.au) for more information about taking part in the September 2024 ride.
INDUSTRIAL
Steve Whetton Assistant Secretary Police Association
Time to guarantee sufficient front-line staffing
An advantage the Police Association secured for its members in the 2021 enterprise agreement was a protocol to access ad hoc shifts voluntarily
Rather than seek secondary employment in other fields, members can use their police skills and capabilities in ad-hoc shifts which bolster front-line staffing.
And, for SAPOL, this is a way to ensure sufficient front-line staffing to meet community expectation as it continues to struggle with recruitment and retention
Clause 54 3 of Enterprise Agreement 2021 details the protocol for accessing ad hoc shifts Employees can voluntarily access the shifts across districts and functions in areas of high demand
The foundation principle of the agreement was to use the workforce in a different way.
The voluntary return to shift (VRS) model initially allowed for ad hoc shifts to support SAPOL in its endeavour to address organizational demands brought about by COVID-19 This included backfilling front-line positions left vacant by members who had to take on COVID-19 functions
Media reportage repeatedly focuses on the link between staffing and reported crime/disorder
A recent headline read: Hundreds of police officers plan to leave the force survey reveals, as attrition fuels crime spike across SA (The Advertiser, December 15, 2023)
To the association, members continually report depleted rostered staffing and their concerns over operational backup and service delivery.
“A major Police Association of South Australia-commissioned survey of almost 2,000 officers reveals more than a quarter of police will leave their jobs within five years, while 23 per cent of country cops want to leave their current postings,” the article revealed
It also highlighted that the SAPOL shortfall of 176 of 4,498 sworn full-time officers as of December 1 was higher than previous years because of the lure of other professions.
An earlier headline read: “… police attrition rates contributing to state’s crime spike (The Advertiser, December 12, 2023)
“The latest SA Police crime statistics show theft from shops increased by 30 per cent from September 2022 to September 2023, while assaults on police increased by 36 per cent and serious assaults resulting in injury increased by 16 per cent,” the article highlighted.
“Overall, robbery and other related offences jumped by 27 per cent and offences against a person increased by 20 per cent ”
The Police Association understands that the VRS funding – for major events – has undergone cuts
District policing teams were directed to divert from their operational response and investigational functions to attend major sports events and supplement police operations
Clause 54 . 3 . 6 of the agreement indicated that “high demand” is not intended to have a fixed meaning. Rather, it is intended to refer to an evaluative opinion or judgement of SAPOL about
the extent of demand at the applicable time, period and/or circumstances
In a letter to SAPOL (March 20, 2024), the association outlined its concern that it (SAPOL) was not using VRS for major events and redirecting district policing teams from investigation and targetmanagement functions.
In a letter of response (March 28, 2024), SAPOL indicated that:
• Its priority was to ensure there were sufficient staff on the front line to provide police services to the community
• Funding for VRS had not been reduced
• Response functions would be managed appropriately without staffing commitment to major events.
To the association, members continually report depleted rostered staffing and their concerns over operational backup and service delivery
Outlined in another letter to SAPOL (March 25, 2024) was an incident which occurred on Friday, March 22, 2024 At 6:07pm, a solo member at Glenelg came under physical attack by a member of public That member made repeated calls for assistance, but no general frontline patrols were available
In its response, by letter (April 24, 2024), SAPOL indicated that the volume of taskings at the time was unusually high and that (Christies Beach) CIB members attended within four minutes and 24 seconds
Urgent-response driving over vast distances is inherently risky, as are time delays Clearly, members undertake continual risk assessments in line with general orders (Operational Safety – high risk driving) but sufficient front-line response capabilities can reduce risks markedly
Appropriate funding for VRS is critical. Moreover, VRS must be used to guarantee sufficient front-line staffing, particularly given the issues of attrition, recruitment and retention
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We’re redefining the standard of homecare services where transparency, dignity, and integrity in care is the highest priority.
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Brain damage from repeated concussions
No X-ray or blood test can confirm a diagnosis of concussion
Sometimes the best indicator is when a possibly concussed person simply says: “I don’t feel right” But one person or another might make that claim to avoid work or some specific task And a sportsperson might say he or she feels fine just to get back on the ground
The AFL became one of the leaders in diagnosing concussion after its doctors started to look at better ways of making the diagnosis. As a result, the sports concussion assessment tool (SCAT) is one of the best guidelines around
The fifth version, SCAT5 – for use on individuals aged 13 and older – is a standardized tool for evaluating a suspected concussion For people not in the medical profession, the concussion recognition tool (CRT5) is a guide
For children aged 12 and under there is the child SCAT5
An important aspect of testing is to know the extent of a person’s knowledge before an injury occurs. For example, someone for whom maths was never a strength might struggle simply to add up some numbers and be considered concussed If he or she could never add numbers easily before the head-knock, the test is useless
Another point about concussion is the lack of any consistent link between the apparent severity of the head injury or unconscious time and the severity of the concussion Someone who simply appears dazed might have concussion symptoms last for three weeks . Conversely, a person who gets “knocked out” might be better in two days
Doctors are increasingly concerned about any concussion because we know of the potential to cause long-term damage to the brain, and we can’t easily measure the severity of a concussion.
So, a dictionary definition is not necessarily straightforward: “A temporary loss of consciousness caused by a hard hit on the head; the effects of a severe hit on the head, such as not being able to think clearly and temporary loss of physical and mental abilities ”
The questions become: “How long is temporary? What is consciousness? What is a hard hit?” A more medical and technical definition is that a concussion is a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces.
This can be by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere in the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head In some cases, signs and symptoms of a concussion evolve over a number of minutes to hours
The acute signs and symptoms largely reflect a functional disturbance rather than a structural injury
A concussed person might suffer one or more symptoms, such as headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, balance problems, visual problems, fatigue, light or noise sensitivity
A diagnosis, however, will still depend on an experienced clinician
A concussed person might also suffer fogginess of thought, difficulty with concentration, difficulty with memory, forgetfulness, repeating questions and answering questions slowly
Obvious in recent years is that the one-off concussion might not be associated with any measurable or structural changes seen on brain scans . Repeated knocks to the head, however, can be associated with permanent and measurable changes to
the brain. But, often, this is only possible to see when the brain is examined in an autopsy
There is universal agreement as to the existence of dementia from repeated head-knocks or concussion Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) dementia affects one’s thinking, mood and behaviour when, over time, these repeated knocks to the head damage the brain.
Doctors are increasingly concerned about any concussion because we know of the potential to cause long-term damage to the brain, and we can’t easily measure the severity of a concussion
There is no specific treatment other than avoiding further injury and, even then, there is no guarantee that a single episode won’t lead to permanent “brain fog” and altered function
The key is to avoid activities likely to cause brain injury, like smoking and drinking alcohol Instead, stay fit with low-impact activity and remain socially engaged.
When someone is cleared after a concussion to return to the workplace, be it a footy field or an office, that person has to be absolutely sure he or she has fully recovered
Otherwise, the discussion might need to be about retirement from the game, even though the injury appears outwardly minor
Pricing From $53,990 (Ambiente 2 0-litre, five-seat, RWD) to $79,490 (Platinum 3 0-litre V6 seven-seat 4x4)
Powertrain 2 0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel (154kW/500Nm) RWD with optional 4X4 or 3 0-litre V6 turbo diesel (184kW/600Nm) 4x4, all have 10-speed auto.
Safety All models have nine airbags, front and rear parking sensors, auto high beam, daytime running lights and a suite of crash-avoidance and driver-assistance technologies .
Standard equipment All feature Smart keyless entry and push-button start, dual-zone climate control, 10.1- or 12-inch colour touchscreen, wireless phone charging, DAB+ radio, built in navigation, voice control, electric park brake
Towing Braked towing 3,500kg, gross vehicle mass 3,000-3,100kg (model dependent), gross combined mass 6,250kg
Fuel 80-litre diesel tank, between 7 1 and 8 5 litres/100km (model dependant), both engines require AdBlue exhaust fluid
Cargo space 259 litres (seven-seat mode), 898 litres (five-seat mode), 1,823 litres (two seat mode)
Ford Ranger
DESIGN AND FUNCTION
The Ford Ranger was Australia’s bestselling vehicle in 2023, but its sibling, Everest SUV, also achieved solid sales. Initially available in four trim levels –Ambiente, Trend, Sport and Platinum –Wildtrack was added late last year
Ambiente, Trend and Sport share the carryover 2 0-litre Bi-Turbo four-cylinder diesel with the newer and more powerful 3 0-litre V6 diesel optional on Sport and standard on Wildtrack and Platinum Both engines are coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission and there’s a choice of RWD or full-time 4WD (model dependent)
Everest is a big family SUV (4,914mm long and 1,923mm wide) sitting on a solid ladder chassis with coil-sprung rear end. Seating for seven is standard across the range, except Ambiente in which seven seats are optional
Everest’s bold exterior features a prominent grille, LED lighting assemblies, roof rails and 17-, 18-, 20or 21-inch alloys (model dependent)
As for the dash layout, eight- or 12-inch digital instrument clusters replace gauges. These offer a myriad of information easily accessible from steering-wheel buttons. Prominent is a 10.1- or 12-inch portrait-oriented centre touchscreen (model dependent) which provides features like satellite navigation, DAB+ radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and numerous car functions including the owner’s manual Ford has included dedicated controls for audio and climate control systems, so no need to search through screenbased menus
Like Ranger, Everest features a lot of tech, including an embedded modem, Ford’s latest SYNC4A with voice activation, Ford Pass Connect and the ability to operate some car functions from a smart phone
Cruising a breeze
DRIVING
While the 2 0-litre Bi-Turbo is no slouch, the slick new 3 0-litre V6 diesel is the standout In addition to its substantial increase in power and torque, the V6 10-speed auto combination is one of the smoothest and quietest diesel powertrains around. Driving the (likely-sold-out) limitededition Everest Wildtrack V6 is a pleasure Noise and vibration levels are very low even with its optional 18-inch wheels and all-terrain tyres Highway cruising is a breeze Overtaking is quick and safe and towing heavy loads plays out confidently
Ride and handling are good on any surface, even rough corrugated dirt roads Drivers can choose between a number of drive modes, including 2WD, 4Auto, and tow-mode . For those venturing off road, there’s also 4-High, 4-Low and a rear diff lock .
Jim Barnett MOTORING
Haval Jolion SUV
DESIGN AND FUNCTION
Introduced to Australia in 2015, Haval (a division of Great Wall Motors) is making its presence felt with an ever-increasing model range. According to the company, its aim is “to pioneer global mobility solutions which use innovative technology to deliver a more pleasurable driving experience” Its small Jolion SUV illustrates the point
Pleasure to drive
Of the four petrol and two hybrid Jolion models, the top-spec one is Ultra Hybrid ($40,990 driveaway) It’s a wellequipped, value-for-money, modern SUV which delivers solid performance and quality ride characteristics.
Up front is a bold grille with trendy LED lighting assemblies . Its profile reveals smart 18-inch alloys and a sloping roofline with integrated roof rails Large LED tail lights feature as does a convex rear tailgate with lip spoiler
The interior features varying textured materials while seats are trimmed in faux leather with contrasting stitching and piping The driver’s seat provides six-way power adjustment and both front seats are heated The rear 60/40 split-fold seat offers stacks of leg space.
Cargo space varies between 390 and 1,069 litres and there’s a cargo blind and tyre inflation kit in lieu of a spare wheel
DRIVING
A comfortable, power-adjustable driver’s seat features along with pushbutton entry and start and an easy-touse rotary gear-selection knob. No reach adjustment on the steering column might make it a challenge for some to get comfortable
The indicator and wiper stalks are the opposite to what Australian drivers are used to, and reduced switch gear means operating many functions through convoluted menus on the central touchscreen
The 12 3-inch (landscape oriented) central touchscreen provides extremely clear rear and birds-eye camera views with grid lines . And a seven-inch instrument cluster offers digital speed readout and trip computer information and a decent head-up display with speed-sign, current speed, and safety information
Ultra’s hybrid system pumps out substantially more power and torque (139kW/375Nm) than its petrol-only siblings (110kW/220Nm)
Jolion Ultra is a pleasure to drive Acceleration in any situation is brisk It’s extremely quiet and smooth with low NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels except tyre noise on coarse bitumen . It handles well and ride comfort is on the soft side but compliant
Powertrain
1. 5-litre petrol engine coupled to electric motor through a dedicated hybrid transmission, FWD
Fuel
55-litre, regular (91) unleaded, 5 0 litres per 1 00km (combined test)
Standard equipment
Panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, USB and 12-volt ports . Safety
Five-star ANCAP rating, seven airbags, multi-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, driver detection system and full suite of crash-avoidance and driver-assistance technologies
Warranty/service
Seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, eight-year battery warranty, five-year capped-price servicing and roadside assistance.
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Homeowners with a mortgage are all too familiar with the impacts of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent increase in rates As they aren’t predicted to cut rates until later this year, many homeowners are understandably concerned about how they’ll manage repayments. The good news is there are actions you can take now to reduce your repayments and ensure you are getting the most out of your current or future home loan
1 Consider Police Credit Union over the big banks
According to Mozo’s 2024 Home Loan Report, APRA data shows the Big 4 banks own 73% of the owner-occupied home loan market, despite having higher rates.
This report states that the average variable rate home loan from one of the big four banks is 7.48% P.A., compared to a Police Credit Union Better Home Loan Special Offer rate of 6.14% P.A.
When comparing this average variable rate loan to our Better Home Loan Special Offer rate on a $500k home loan, choosing Police Credit Union equates to a saving of approximately $425 per month This could save you $256,016 over 25 years!
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4 Utilize offset accounts
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Definition of “taken into custody” broadened
General patrol officers are acutely aware of section 10A of the Bail Act It provides that bail is not to be granted to a prescribed applicant unless the existence of special circumstances justifying his or her release on bail is established
Section 10A(2) identifies “prescribed applicants” by reference to the types of offences for which they have been “taken into custody”.
For example, a person taken into custody relating to an offence against section 20A of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting) is a prescribed applicant and will assume the burden of establishing special circumstances
But what happens if a person is arrested for an offence to which section 10A does not apply and is charged with an offence of choking, suffocation or strangulation in a domestic setting while in custody? Has the person again been “taken into custody” with respect to that offence, such that the presumption in favour of bail is reversed?
The South Australian Court of Appeal recently considered such a set of circumstances in Questions of Law Reserved No. 3 of 2023 [2024] SASCA 29
The appellant, person A, was arrested on charges of trafficking in the sale of a controlled drug to a child, person C, and cultivating a controlled drug. Person A was granted bail on the condition that he not have any contact with person C
“The principle of legality does not operate to support a reading of section 10A that would result in an arbitrary, indeed absurd, application of the presumption in favour of bail, simply depending on the timing of arrests.”
Some days later, person A was arrested pursuant to section 75 of the Summary Offences Act on allegations of breaching his bail conditions as he was found in person C's home He was brought to the Elizabeth cell complex and charged with contravening a condition of his bail.
Later that same day, while still in custody, person A was arrested again and charged with further offences.
Those further offences included administering a drug to a child, rape and unlawful sexual intercourse, all said to have been perpetrated towards person C
These offences, taken in combination, meant that person A would fall within the definition of “prescribed applicant” pursuant to section 10A(2)(f) of the Bail Act if he had been “taken into custody” in relation to them.
The following morning, a magistrate granted person A home detention bail. The director of public prosecutions applied to review the magistrate’s grant of bail
On review, person A contended that because he was already in custody for the alleged contravention of his bail conditions, he was not “taken into custody” in relation to the further offences
Against this background, questions were referred to the Court of Appeal for consideration:
• Is a person “taken into custody” for the purposes of section 10A of the Bail Act on each occasion on which he or she is apprehended
by a police officer on suspicion of having committed an offence? • Was person A a “prescribed applicant” within the meaning of section 10A of the Bail Act?
The crux of person A's argument was that the phrase “taken into custody” could only be construed as referring to the occasion when the person was first taken into custody
In other words, whatever happens after that, if the person remains in custody, he or she cannot again be “taken into custody”.
The Court of Appeal rejected person A's submission citing the "extraordinarily arbitrary consequence" that would follow if person A's construction of the Bail Act was accepted The court remarked:
“That consequence can be expressed simply It is that when a person is charged with an ordinary offence, and subsequently an offence or offences that would cause them to be a prescribed applicant, their entitlement to a presumption in favour of bail would depend only on the timing of the charges. ”
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Outrider
Mark Wales Pan Macmillan
Australia, 2034 In the wake of a global conflict, foreign forces occupy part of Australia A small but mighty Resistance holds The Hill, the safe zone for those who fought the Occupation
But the groups’ co-existence – already uneasily tense and fragile – is blown apart when Jack Dunne and his 11-year-old son, Harry, inadvertently reignite the simmering and deadly conflict.
The Occupation is a formidable force. Not only does it outnumber the Resistance, but its violence and cruelty make it seemingly impossible to beat
Dunne is an outrider, one of the last elite special operations soldiers left in the Resistance
With the tense stalemate between the Occupation and the Resistance no longer viable, action is imminent
Now, Dunne, with Harry by his side, must undertake one final mission to ensure the survival of the Resistance, and forge a new and happier life for him and his boy.
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The Radio Hour
Victoria Purman Harper Collins
In the golden years of radio broadcasting in post-war Australia, extraordinary unseen women wrote the radio plays that held a nation captive
Spinster Martha Berry, 50, is one of an army of polite, invisible women who, in 1956 Sydney, go to work each day and get things done without fuss, fanfare or reward.
Working at the country's national broadcaster, she's seen highly praised talent come and go over the years.
But when she’s sent to work as a secretary on a brand-new radio serial, she finds herself at the mercy of an erratic, egotistical young producer without a clue, a conservative broadcaster frightened by the word “pregnant” and a motley cast of actors
Stepping in to rescue the serial from impending cancellation, Martha ends up secretly ghost-writing scripts for As the Sun Sets But she can't keep her secret forever.
The
Secret Life of Flying:
What
Really Happens When You Travel by Air
Captain Jeremy Burfoot Pan Macmillan
The Paramedic Mindset
Leigh
Anderson Pan Macmillan
Some people seem to thrive in high-pressure situations while others are overwhelmed or discouraged
As a paramedic of 15 years, Leigh Anderson has seen the best and worst of the human psyche. He knows that when you hold the skills and knowledge to stay in control and maintain a sense of calm, even the most difficult circumstances can become opportunities to excel and grow
However, this quality, or sense of poise, is not innate It can only develop with preparation and practice, which is where The Paramedic Mindset comes in
Anderson shares true life-and-death stories from his career, explores the latest scientific research on mindset, stress and resilience and relays his tips for maintaining poise under pressure.
Paramedics are among the world’s most trusted professionals . Anderson’s experience, backed by thorough research and scientific evidence, delivers a clear, effective self-development book
Flight crew let farts rip while serving passengers It’s difficult to hold them in because your stomach gases expand in reduced cabin pressure
Reclining your seat is good for your health It reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis, even if it might increase the risk of a blow-up with the person behind you
Sex in plane toilets isn’t ever private There’s a little-known trick cabin crew use to open the door from the outside. Airline pilot Captain Jeremy Burfoot is revealing all the behind-the-scenes secrets about commercial flying in his outrageous new book, The Secret Life of Flying: What Really Happens When You Travel by Air
Unruly passengers, cockpit clashes, tasteless meals, pilot training, engineering wonders and aviation emergencies, Burfoot navigates them all with his expertise and irreverence
BOOKS CINEMA
Life & Crimes: True Stories from Australia’s Underbelly
Andrew Rule Pan Macmillan
Journalist and podcaster Andrew Rule delivers 18 Australian crime stories which have fuelled fears, fired outrage and broken hearts and dreams
Among them are events so infamous that a word or phrase propels people back to a time and place The disappearance of the Beaumont children from Glenelg Beach in the 1960s lingers in the nation's collective memory
The Easey Street murders symbolize a chilling assault on the freedom of young women in the 1970s. The execution-style shooting of Gary Abdallah by a detective in the 1980s heightened suspicions about the twinned worlds of cops and criminals. Rule has covered crime for decades and lived to tell the tales
How to Measure the Ocean
Inda Ahmad Zahri Allen & Unwin
How do you measure something as vast and dynamic as the ocean? A poetic invitation to explore the shallows and depths of the ocean, sparking curiosity and wonder while introducing early maths concepts along the way
The ocean can be difficult to measure.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't try.
You can work most things out… once you know what you're measuring.
A lyrical exploration of the beauty of maths and the wonders of the ocean
Inda Ahmad Zahri is an author, illustrator, surgical doctor and scuba diver She was inspired to create this book when her daughter said: “What I love about numbers is that they go on and on and on forever. ”
Despicable Me 4
Released June 20
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr, who's intent on tormenting his dad
However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. The family is forced to go on the run. Cast: Steve Carell (Gru, voice), Will Ferrell (Maxime Le Mal, voice), Kristen Wiig (Lucy Wilde, voice), Sofia Vergara (Valentina, voice), Dana Gaier (Edith, voice), Joey King (Poppy, voice), Miranda Cosgrove (Margo, voice)
Deadpool & Wolverine
Released July 25
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool . They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Cast: Hugh Jackman (Logan), Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson), Emma Corrin (Cassandra Nova), Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Jennifer Garner (Elektra), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Matthew Macfadyen (Mr Paradox)
Twisters
Released July 18
The epic studio disaster movie returns as an update to the 1996 film Twister. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed.
Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma and in the fight of their lives
Cast: Glen Powell (Tyler Owens), Daisy Edgar-Jones (Kate Cooper) Anthony Ramos (Javi).
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Released June 6
This year, the world’s favourite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run
Cast: Martin Lawrence (Marcus Burnett), Will Smith (Mike Lowrey), Vanessa Hudgens (Kelly), Paola Núñez (Captain Rita Secada), Alexander Ludwig (Dorn), Tasha Smith (Theresa)
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 3
316 minutes, $35.95
Sally Lindsay reprises her role as ex-pat antiques dealer Jean White in the Southern French village of Sainte Victoire
With her penchant for solving crimes, Jean teams up again with her trusty sidekick and best friend, Dominic Hayes The local chief inspector Andre Caron (Alex Gaumond) has become reliant on Jean and now seeks her help whenever a rare antiquity is involved in a case he's investigating
But she frequently follows leads which put herself and those around her in danger. Her crime-solving adventures take her from deep-sea diving to historical duels, fashion shows to kidnapping.
Change of Address
The Police Association of South Australia needs your change- of-address details
If you have moved, in either the recent or distant past, please let the association know your new address Its office does not receive notification of changed addresses by any other means
The association will need your new address, full name, ID number, telephone numbers (home, work and/or mobile). Members can e-mail these details to the association on pasa@pasa asn au or send them by letter through dispatch (168)
V/H/S/85
110 minutes, $29 95 (DVD), $34 95 (BLU-RAY)
V/H/S/85 is a heart-pounding journey into the grim underbelly of the forgotten 1980s Unveiled through a made-for-TV documentary, five chilling tales emerge
Scientists observe an unusual boy fixated on his TV, kids embark on a lake skiing adventure, a TV crew fights to survive a natural disaster, the early days of VR awaken something terrifying, and a deadly dream is captured on tape Sinister secrets of the 1980s come to life in a way never seen before
V/H/S/94
113 minutes, $29.95 (DVD), $34.95 (BLU-RAY)
V/H/S/94 is an intense emotional rollercoaster as a police SWAT team investigates a mysterious VHS tape and discovers a sinister cult which has pre-recorded material that uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy
Recipes for Love and Murder
466 minutes, $36 95
Kind, quiet Tannie Maria (Maria Doyle Kennedy, Outlander, Orphan Black) isn’t a woman who draws much notice. She leads a solitary life, writing recipes for the local gazette, cooking with ingredients from her garden, and chatting to her pet chicken, Morag.
When Maria becomes the newspaper’s advice columnist, she peppers her responses with delectable recipes to help people fix their problems But after a woman who wrote to her turns up dead, Maria and her colleague, rookie journalist Jessie (Kylie Fisher), spring into action
They're determined to solve the murder in their small South African town, to the annoyance of police detective Khaya (Tony Kgoroge)
The investigation stirs up painful memories from Maria’s past in Scotland and puts Jessie and Maria in the crosshairs of the killer.
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Graduates’ Dinner: Course 67/2023
5. Bec White, Charli Houghton and Abbey Fox
7.
8. Rachael Kenyon and Hayden Massey 9. Brandon Pace and Jade Duthy
1. Abbeygale Hill and Joel Davidson 2. Jake Chilman and Ava Stevens 3. Tayla Codd and Declan Burchell
Jack Whitman, Mitchell Vansoest and Brian Corns
Ken Kui and Satinder Kailey
Keava Polyak and Feifei Lin
Graduates’ Dinner: Course 68/2023
SkyCity, SouthWest Suite May 11, 2024
1. Chelsie Sampson and Adam Pike
2. Amelia Filippini and Matthieu Filippini
3. Jacob Melville and Brooke Davis
4. Jordan Olsen and Corey King-Bryne
5. Jessica Waltrovitz and Mitchell Seekamp
6. Nicole Seneca and Jade Bradey
7. Benjamin Marks, Arthur Brown, Levi Wilson and Logan Jemson
8. Stella Reidy and Will Stafford
9. Madeleine O'Donnell and Laura Werner
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Make use of the Loan Repayments Calculator available on our website to compare how much you could save if you switch from monthly to fortnightly payments.
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7 Save on your bills
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The court continued:
“The principle of legality does not operate to support a reading of section 10A that would result in an arbitrary, indeed absurd, application of the presumption in favour of bail, simply depending on the timing of arrests ”
Ultimately, the court answered both questions in the affirmative
The takeaway? A person might already be in lawful custody, be reasonably suspected of having committed a further offence and consequently be arrested, charged and “taken into custody” in relation to the new offence within the meaning of the Bail Act provisions, all the while never being removed from physical incarceration.
The Last Shift
For the full version of The Last Shift, go to PASAweb at www.pasa.asn.au
Richard Bach
Col Cunningham
Malcolm Racz
Garth Tunbridge
Sergeant Richard Bach
Port Lincoln
47 years’ service Last Day: 15.05. 24
Comments…
“I thank the association staff for their help and support over the last 47 years Your dedication, service and professionalism has been remarkable, not only during our pay and conditions negotiations but also during the times I have needed help
“I thank you all and wish the association staff and its members success and good health. ”
Senior Constable 1C Garth Tunbridge
Victor Harbor
22 years’ service Last Day: 15 04 24
Comments…
Chief Inspector Col Cunningham
People Culture and Wellbeing
47 years’ service Last Day: 19 04 24
Comments…
“I thank (Police Association president) Mark Carroll and all those who I have had contact with from the committee and delegates.
“Has been a long journey and a fantastic one. I will certainly miss all the people most of all. Our people are simply our greatest asset ”
“I officially resign as a result of a two- and-a-half-year WorkCover investigation Certainly not the way I wanted to leave SAPOL but the best move for me and my family.
“I have to thank the Police Association for its financial backing throughout the harrowing process. This help enabled TGB to fight for my rights
“I hope this current parliamentary enquiry into SA Police mental health will make significant changes to the Return to Work Act
“To protect employees’ rights, and have their claims accepted straight away, allow early intervention for the employees, then argue in the tribunal who is responsible.
“I thank all my teammates over the last 22 years. I have had a lot of good times My future is unknown, but I will have some fantastic memories for life ”
Sergeant Malcolm Racz Foundation Training
37 years’ service Last Day: 24 04 24
Comments…
“Having started at the police academy on May 28, 1987, it appears my police career has come full circle as I finish at the police academy.
“During the almost 37 years with SAPOL, I have been fortunate to have met and worked with many wonderful people I have received guidance and inspiration from many of these people and hope I have provided the same to others
“I have been fortunate to work across the state and see some amazing places, such as the APY Lands
“I thank the members of Course 20 and all the people I have met throughout the years. I also thank my family for their incredible patience with me.
“Finally, I also thank the Police Association for its assistance in matters that affect all members
“To all who remain in SAPOL, please keep safe and well I will miss you ”
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