Current acting Victoria Police chief commissioner Rick Nugent has made a sensational backflip, announcing that he will not apply for the top job.

Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Christine Nixon joined 3AW Mornings and had her say on Nugent’s decision.

“It well paid but it’s a very challenging job,” Ms Nixon said.

Press PLAY to listen to the full chat with Christine Nixon on 3AW

“It’ll be a tough five years whoever takes that job on.”

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