Mal Lanyon

Mal Lanyon is the New South Wales police commissioner. He is currently newsworthy due to his role in managing the police response to several recent high-profile events in Sydney. These events include the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, where two gunmen killed 15 people, and subsequent concerns about potential further violence. Lanyon has defended the police response to the Bondi attack, emphasizing the officers' bravery. He has also extended protest restrictions in Sydney, citing community safety concerns following the Bondi attack. These restrictions are being challenged legally. Lanyon's actions and statements are significant as they relate to public safety, freedom of speech, and the handling of terrorism-related incidents in New South Wales.