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Victoria Police admits inadequate care led to Makai death

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Victoria Police failed to provide adequate care to John Makai, 58, resulting in his death in custody.
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, via lawyer Andrew Imrie, said the care fell short of policy and apologized.
Sgt Matthew Wilson-Hawe admitted walking away after Makai collapsed into a bookcase and not assisting.
Triple Zero operator cancelled multiple ambulance requests while Makai lay unresponsive for five hours.

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Victoria Police failed to provide adequate care to John Makai, 58, resulting in his death in custody.
Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, via lawyer Andrew Imrie, said the care fell short of policy and apologized.
Sgt Matthew Wilson-Hawe admitted walking away after Makai collapsed into a bookcase and not assisting.
Triple Zero operator cancelled multiple ambulance requests while Makai lay unresponsive for five hours.