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Naidoo Loses Police Powers, Leaves Force After Disclosure

8/13/2026

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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo has lost his police powers and will leave the force.
Assistant Police Commissioner Tim Anderson apologized for allowing information about Naidoo’s Labour candidacy to be publicised.
Naidoo was revealed as a Labour candidate on June 8 after Chambers learned on June 4 he was considering standing.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell criticised Naidoo’s delayed disclosure and opened an investigation into possible sharing of sensitive information.

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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo has lost his police powers and will leave the force.
Assistant Police Commissioner Tim Anderson apologized for allowing information about Naidoo’s Labour candidacy to be publicised.
Naidoo was revealed as a Labour candidate on June 8 after Chambers learned on June 4 he was considering standing.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell criticised Naidoo’s delayed disclosure and opened an investigation into possible sharing of sensitive information.