Western Australian police officer Terry Bodenham investigated for racist tirade on Facebook

A police officer has allegedly posted an angry tirade about Aboriginal activists who are demanding the date of Australia Day be changed.

Western Australian police officer Terry Bodenham is being investigated for offensive comments recently posted to his Facebook account.

In response to an article about the date of Australia Day, Bodenham allegedly said: ‘I pay taxes so dole bludging, oxygen thieving pieces of s*** like you go from the cradle to the grave with your hand out’.

‘You’re never satisfied with anything, always wanting more and when you’re told no, out pops the racist card.

‘I don’t know who’s worse, the whining black fellas who think the world owed them a living, or the white trash that go along for the ride.’

The comments continued, with the officer allegedly saying: ‘what a pity automatic weapons aren’t legal in this state’.

‘Oh well, there’s always single shot rifles and sharp knives. Your days are numbered.’

An investigation was launched when a member of the public reported the comments to the Western Australian Police.

A WA Police spokesman confirmed a complaint was made and Mr Bodenham was being investigated. 

A WA Police spokesman confirmed a complaint was made and Mr Bodenham was being investigated

‘The officer in question was on extended leave at the time the post was written and the initial complaint was made,’ the spokesman told Daily Mail Australia.

‘The officer has only returned to duty in recent days, so investigators have not had the opportunity to ask him directly if this is his account and if he made the comments.

‘The intent is to conduct these inquiries as soon as possible.’