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Picton 'Beyond Angry' After Brother's Death as Charged 20-Year-Old Granted Bail

He gave his first interview following the Perth incident described as an alleged one-punch assault.

Overview

  • South Australian Health Minister Chris Picton spoke publicly for the first time since his brother Tim’s death, saying he is “beyond angry.”
  • A 20-year-old has been charged over the Perth incident and was granted bail.
  • Picton denounced the bail decision, calling it a “very significant mistake.”
  • Tim, 36, died in hospital after three weeks in a coma following the alleged one‑punch assault.
  • Picton said he intends to return to state parliament if re-elected in March.