Trauma from Queensland siege will be carried for ‘many years’ ahead

Trauma from Queensland siege will be carried for ‘many years’ ahead

Nationals MP and former police officer Pat Conaghan says the Queensland siege that ended the lives of two law enforcement officials will “shatter the police community” and be remembered for a few years forward.

“This is such a tragedy on so many levels; you have two beautiful, brilliant young lives taken away … these people have robbed them of having families, having a career, having a wonderful life,” Mr Conaghan instructed Sky News Australia.

“On another level … it will shatter the police community; it will shatter the township.

“This is a trauma that will be carried for many, many years.”