Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater will remain behind bars after being refused bail in a Sunshine Coast court.
Slater is facing 19 charges relating to alleged offences perpetrated on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on dates between December 5, 2023, and April 12.
Michael Slater working as a commentator in 2019.Credit: Getty
The 54-year-old was represented by a Legal Aid duty lawyer in applying for bail in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday after a brief mention in the same court the previous day.
Slater has been charged with domestic violence offences of unlawful stalking or intimidation, breaking into a dwelling with intent at night, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and choking or suffocation.
The former opening batsman and TV commentator also has been charged with breaching bail and 10 counts of contravening a domestic violence order.
Police confirmed they arrested a 54-year-old Noosa Heads man at a Sunshine Coast address on Friday following alleged domestic violence incidents over several days.
Slater was remanded in custody, with his case due to be mentioned in the same court on May 31.
After making his debut during the 1993 Ashes tour, Slater played 74 Tests for Australia, amassing 5312 runs at an average of 42.83 with 14 tons.
He also played 42 one-day internationals.