Newly appointed Police Commissioner Karen Webb has defended her visit to a luxury car dealership during the NSW floods.

Ms Webb attended an International Women’s Day event at Sydney’s exclusive Maserati dealership, raising money for Police Legacy and the PCYC.

She told Ben Fordham the criticism feels like a “slap” but she has no regrets.

“It’s one small thing I’ve done in a big week of visiting flood areas.

“I would have been criticised if I didn’t show up … you’re damned if you do, you’re damned if you don’t.”

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