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Rex Martinich

Ex-Test star's domestic violence jail term suspended

Michael Slater can walk free due to time served behind bars for domestic violence. (Rob Maccoll/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.

The former Australian cricket star and TV host's release faced a potential delay as his legal representatives rushed to finalise a separate charge of drink and drug driving.

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