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Victims’ Families Condemn Media Coverage at Bondi Junction Inquest

Premature naming by radio hosts worsened victims’ families’ grief during an inquiry into police information protocols

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Overview

  • Fiancé Ashley Wildey told the inquest he learned of Dawn Singleton’s death on-air before being allowed to formally identify her body
  • Mother Julie Singleton described intrusive reporting tactics and the distress caused by published images of the attacker
  • The Singleton family has filed legal action against Nine-owned outlets for publishing Dawn’s photographs without consent
  • An LECC investigation cleared NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb of any misconduct over releasing a victim’s name to a broadcaster
  • Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan’s inquiry is assessing gaps in mental health care, emergency response and police media policies ahead of formal recommendations