Former top cop 'strongly denies' acting inappropriately over firearms licences
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the police commissioner is 'looking into the matter'.
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Convicted sex offender James Wallace puts historic mansion on market
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Police discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.
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