POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
PO Box A1097, Sydney South, NSW 1232
PHONE: (02) 9265 6777
FAX: (02) 9265 6789
EAGLENET 57071
18 December 2009
Police appeal Taufahema decision
Police have today called for the decision to allow one of the men jailed for the
manslaughter of Senior Constable Glenn McEnalley to stay in Australia to be
overturned.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal decided not to cancel Motekiai
Taufahema’s visa on the 23rd of November.
Police Association of NSW Vice President Scott Weber said the decision has
angered police and the wider community.
“It’s critical this decision is overturned immediately,” Mr Weber said.
“This bloke has been convicted of killing an on duty police officer. Surely
common sense has to prevail in instances like this.
“In March 2012 he could be back on our streets. The government owes it not only
the country’s police, but to the Australian community, to ensure that does not
happen.
“In this case the criminal justice system has failed Glenn McEnallay, his family,
the community and all the brave police officers who put their lives on the line
everyday.
“This man has spent 12 of his 21 years in Australia behind bars and committed
one of the most heinous acts possible. We can’t have people like this wandering
our streets.
“The decision needs to be reversed, there’s no doubt about that. The government
now has an opportunity to rectify this serious mistake.”
Media contact:
Scott Weber, 0401 709 342
Alana Mew, 0423 377 567
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