30 September 2025
As a patron of many music festivals, Splendour in the Grass 2018 has stuck with me and probably always will due to the inhumane treatment of the NSW police towards myself.
And I am but one of many whose unfortunate experience at the hands of NSW law enforcement will haunt.
I can say with absolute honesty that I am glad it’s over. It’s been harrowing and traumatising, yet at the same time I am incredibly proud of myself and my bravery, and the bravery of those whose voices back my own with their stories and experiences.
Now I would like to see justice for all in the class action. NSW police have admitted fault by me and now need to take ownership for the wrongdoings to the rest of the class.
Speaking up against authority figures takes guts.
After all, change was never made by those who stayed silent. I sincerely hope that this case brings an end to the practice of unlawful strip searches and in the future police powers are only used in the circumstances intended by parliament.
