Salim Mehajer, the former Auburn deputy mayor, has resurfaced on social media following his release on parole after nearly five years behind bars. His reappearance comes weeks after his departure from John Morony Correctional Centre on July 18, 2025, after serving time for multiple convictions including domestic violence and fraud.
Mehajer marked his return to public life with social media posts, including a selfie and a declaration of gratitude. He also made practical arrangements, visiting Service NSW for a new driver's licence and a cosmetic dentist, echoing his past public persona.
Post-Release Activities and Statements
Following his release on July 18, 2025, Mehajer has shared intermittent updates on platforms like Instagram. These updates included a selfie, a new haircut, and a post featuring the words "I am forever grateful." He also issued a statement, thanking the parole board and expressing commitment to meeting expectations. Mehajer noted his appreciation for family, friends, and legal counsel.
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While maintaining a public presence, Mehajer faces further legal proceedings. He is scheduled to appear in the Court of Criminal Appeal in August for an appeal related to his domestic violence convictions. He is also under strict bail conditions, which include a ban on contacting his domestic violence victim and travelling to the NSW Central Coast.
Background and Convictions
Mehajer's incarceration stemmed from a series of offences, including repeated assaults on a woman, damaging her phone, and causing her to lose consciousness. He was also convicted of threatening to kill the woman's mother and forging his lawyer's signature. His initial sentence was a maximum of seven years and nine months, with a non-parole period of three years and nine months expiring on Friday, July 18, 2025.
The former politician, once known for his flamboyant lifestyle and cosmetic enhancements, has spent almost five years in custody. His legal challenges are ongoing, with an appeal against domestic violence convictions pending. Mehajer also made a specific point to address his past marriage, stating that his former partner, Aysha Learmonth, had no connection to his current legal matters and that he had not faced accusations of violence during their prior relationship.
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