A SENIOR policeman who says he won't be protected under whistleblower laws after he exposed alleged child abuse by Catholic priests is seeking support from NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Fox has claimed the church in the NSW Hunter region covered up evidence about paedophile priests and hindered police investigations into child abuse.
His claims prompted a state government inquiry into the matter and helped pave the way for a royal commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse.
Mr Fox says he received a letter from NSW police on Monday confirming one of his disclosures won't be classified under whistleblower legislation.
"The letter is very hostile. It's basically saying that I don't qualify and if I have a problem with it, I can take them to court," Mr Fox told AAP on Tuesday.
"I'm disappointed and also very let down. I've had phone calls from some in the police force that told me there wouldn't be a problem with this," he said.
Police have said Mr Fox has made several disclosures covered by whistleblower legislation, but one disclosure didn't meet the requirements of the NSW Public Interest Disclosures Act.
They say the other matters were deemed to be protected disclosures, meaning the officer is afforded protection under the act.
Police say Mr Fox is also protected from recriminations by provisions in the NSW Police Act.
Mr Fox says he intends to write to Mr O'Farrell to ask him for his view on the issue.
"He's come out before and said I would be protected under the legislation. He made some very strong statements in parliament ... he said my disclosures were in the public interest and would be treated that way".
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