Victorian Police Officer’s Dismissal Overturned After Homophobic Remarks

A Victorian police officer who made homophobic remarks towards a gay man who had reported family violence has successfully appealed his dismissal from the force. The officer was ordered by the Victorian Police Registration and Services Board to pay $10,000 in compensation to a gay colleague and $2,000 to the Victorian Pride Centre for his "disgraceful" comments. The board deemed the dismissal to be too harsh and instead imposed the financial penalties as punishment.