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3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Racist, misogynist, homophobic': NT Police Force lawyers make explosive allegations about former officer Zachary Rolfe at Kumnajayi Walker inquest

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Lawyers for the Northern Territory Police Force have described one of their own former officers as an alleged "racist … sexist … misogynist" and "narcissist, with grandiose ideas about his own abilities", at the inquest into the fatal police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. Dr Freckelton said NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy — who was earlier this year investigated by the …

Community Walker Staff Inquest Racist Coroner Olivana Lathouris

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'dishonest', 'ego-driven' and held 'overtly racist attitudes', NT coroner told in Kumanjayi Walker inquest final submissions

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Former NT police constable Zachary Rolfe allegedly held "overtly racist attitudes" and was "undisciplined", "dishonest", "ego-driven" and "contemptuous of authority" prior to the shooting of Aboriginal man Kumanjayi Walker, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Counsel assisting the coroner Peggy Dwyer SC addressed the court first on Wednesday, submitting that some aspects of Mr Rolfe's behaviour as a police officer …

Court Officer Walker Inquest Coroner Olivana Lathouris Mr Walker

1 month, 1 week ago

Inquest into toddler's drowning death exposes 'astonishing', 'disturbing' and 'inexcusable' council failures

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An inquest into the accidental drowning death of a toddler in Kintore in 2020 has identified "astonishing", "disturbing" and "inexcusable" failures by the MacDonnell Regional Council. As the group was leaving the pool, Ms Armitage said team leader Paula Nadas did "a scan of the area and located all six children" before becoming distracted. Ms Armitage said moments later, lifeguard …

Risk Council Pool Armitage Eliza Goetze Six Children Kumanjayi

6 months, 3 weeks ago

After years of covering NT courts, the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest was unlike anything I've seen

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I covered Northern Territory courtrooms for almost seven years, so there's little that surprises me at a bar table anymore. The coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot by former NT Police constable Zachary Rolfe, was like nothing I've ever seen before. Kumanjayi Walker's family crowdfunded to travel hundreds of kilometres from Yuendumu to be at …

Court House Ive Walker Inquest Abc Coroner

6 months, 4 weeks ago

Zachary Rolfe is returning to the witness box for the third time. Why is the Kumanjayi Walker inquest not over?

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In short: Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot in November 2019 and a mandatory inquest into his death began in September 2022. Almost two years after it began, the coronial inquest into the police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker will resume on Monday, for what is scheduled to be the final days of evidence. Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has so far heard …

Death Evidence Court Inquiry Walker Inquest Scheduled

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Family of Alice Springs fatal crash victim speak out after violent fallout

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In short: Alice Springs is under an emergency declaration triggered after tensions over the death of a young man sparked a riot in the CBD. A young Central Eastern Arrernte leader in Alice Springs is calling for the town's Aboriginal people to take charge of solving the social problems that have engulfed their region. On the basketball court of an …

Family Youth Curfew Young Young People Bush Abc

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Zachary Rolfe defended his name at the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest this week

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Zachary Rolfe was born the son of prominent Canberra parents: philanthropists with a high standing in the community, his mother a successful barrister, and his father a luxury car dealer. Zachary Rolfe tells a coronial inquest into the 2019 police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, racist language was "used everywhere" throughout the NT Police Force. In affidavits, which presumably sought to …

Court Force Walker Inquest Zachary Text Messages Mr Walker

9 months, 3 weeks ago

The key moments of Zachary Rolfe's first appearance at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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In short: Zachary Rolfe gave evidence at the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker for the first time on Monday, nearly 18 months after the inquest began. Mr Rolfe outlined instances of racism with the NT Police Force, and said racist language was "used everywhere". Former Northern Territory Police officer Zachary Rolfe, who fatally shot Indigenous man Kumanjayi …

Court Walker Inquest Racist Alice Springs Zachary

10 months ago

Zachary Rolfe’s former tactical team boss fronts coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker shooting

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In short: NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. NT Police Sergeant Lee Bauwens told the inquest he had "no excuse" for using the word "c**ns" in a text message to Zachary Rolfe in 2019. A Senior Northern Territory Police officer …

Evidence Team Told Walker Inquest Coroner Sergeant

1 year, 4 months ago

Deborah and Joshua Mason admit to criminal cover-up of fatal hit-and-run on the Stuart Highway

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A mother and son duo who tried to cover up the hit-and-run death of an Aboriginal woman, by moving and burying most of her body in Darwin’s rural area, have pleaded guilty to a string of serious charges. Key points: A human leg was found on the side of the Stuart Highway last year, sparking a search for remains Kumanjayi …

Court Body Highway Mother His Mother Her Body Darwin

1 year, 7 months ago

Suppression order lifted over police report into death of Kumanjayi Walker

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A suppression order over a controversial police report into the death of Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker has been lifted, revealing previously redacted details about the murder investigation into former constable Zachary Rolfe. Key points: The so-called "Proctor Report" was previously subject to a claim of legal-professional privilege by the NT Police Force Perceptions of "investigative bias" related to Zachary Rolfe …

Death Shooting Report Walker Inquest Constable Proctor

1 year, 8 months ago

Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union

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The family of Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by former-Constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019, says his dismissal from the NT Police Force "felt like a win" for the Yuendumu community. Key points: The NT Police Force formally dismissed Zachary Rolfe on Tuesday over "serious breaches of discipline" The former officer intends to appeal the decision It is …

Supreme Court Court Statement Force Walker Zachary Mccue

1 year, 9 months ago

Walker inquest hears every NT government agency, service provider to be reviewed for systemic racism

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Northern Territory government agencies and service providers will be under a microscope as the Aboriginal Justice Unit reviews all departments for evidence of systemic racism, the NT coroner has heard. Key points: Leanne Liddle says she had seen "many" examples of systemic racism in the NT Police Force She told the NT coroner all NT government departments would be reviewed …

Told Force Walker Inquest Systemic Racism Aboriginal Coroner

1 year, 9 months ago

Constable Zachary Rolfe's 'excessive' force incidents discovered too late for disciplinary action, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

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Constable Zachary Rolfe was given "remedial advice" for incidents which could have resulted in disciplinary action because they were discovered too late by investigating police, the coroner has heard. A second incident involving two drunk men at a park in Alice Springs was also reviewed, with Assistant Commissioner Porter describing Constable Rolfe's actions as "excessive and unnecessary". Assistant Commissioner Porter …

Disciplinary Action Officer Bin Commissioner Porter Walker Inquest

1 year, 9 months ago

Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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The demand on Northern Territory police "regularly exceeds" the capabilities of the force, after a 30 per cent increase in overall crime over the last decade, according to Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage. Key points: Deputy Commissioner Smalpage says the NT Police sometimes "struggles" to respond to the demand on the service He say it's "integral" that police have guns He …

Crime Family Remote Officers Deputy Walker Northern Territory

1 year, 9 months ago

NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation

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Lawyers for the Northern Territory Police Force have told the coroner investigating the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, that Constable Zachary Rolfe will face "consequences" for penning a 2,500-word statement late last week. Key points: Constable Zachary Rolfe published a 2,500 word statement last week Lawyers for the NT Police Force at the inquest alleged it was a breach of …

Statement Told Commissioner Force Walker Inquest Photo

1 year, 9 months ago

Yuendumu prepares for the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death to resume in Alice Springs

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As the sunset turns the open sky a deep shade of purple, the outback community of Yuendumu is relatively quiet. Mr Wilson, who gave evidence to the inquest into Mr Walker's death last year, doesn't shy away from the troubles Yuendumu faces: there's violence and unrest, shocking levels of overcrowding and poverty, as well as crime that has previously driven …

Community Death Evidence Court Wilson Walker Inquest

1 year, 10 months ago

Statement released by Constable Zachary Rolfe says he will be 'medically retired' by NT Police, defends racist text messages

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Constable Zachary Rolfe says the Northern Territory police force intends to "medically retire" him, in a lengthy public statement released days before the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes. Key points: Constable Rolfe was found not guilty of murdering Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker last year He has been on leave from the NT Police Force since a coronial …

Death Statement Text Officer Walker Inquest Racist

2 years ago

NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker attends final day of Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest hearings for the year

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On the final day of this year's sittings of the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker attended the hearings for the first time to "acknowledge" the proceedings. Key points: Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker spent time speaking to members of Kumanjayi Walker's family before attending court He spent a few minutes listening to the …

Community Commissioner Final Walker Inquest Mr Walker Final Day

2 years ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears another death could happen in Yuendumu if additional support is not provided

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In the remote community of Yuendumu, where 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker was shot by a police officer three years ago, a youth worker says there are several young people facing "many of the difficulties" Mr Walker did before his death. Key points: Youth workers say there is a group of children in Yuendumu facing similar difficulties to Kumanjayi Walker before his …

Death Young People Walker Inquest Coroner Mr Walker Shanks

2 years ago

Police with military training 'more comfortable' using force, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

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Police officers who have military training are "more comfortable" using force than their colleagues without, the Northern Territory coroner has heard. Key points: Retired commander David Proctor carried out the early coronial investigations into the shooting He said police with a military background did not necessarily use force more often than those without The coroner heard Constable Zachary Rolfe’s 46 …

Military Incidents Officers Force Walker Police Officers Inquest

2 years, 1 month ago

Lawyers for Constable Zachary Rolfe argue against giving evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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The fight to limit the questions Constable Zachary Rolfe and other police officers can be asked at the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been heard in the Northern Territory Supreme Court. Key points: Lawyers for Constable Rolfe and Sergeant Lee Bauwens argue the pair have a "right" to not answer questions Constable Rolfe is claiming "penalty …

Evidence Lawyers Officers Walker Inquest Questions Answer

2 years, 1 month ago

Former Assistant NT Police Commissioner Nick Anticich tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest police force needs a 'long-term cultural fix'

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The Northern Territory Police Force faces a "long-term cultural fix" in the wake of revelations at a coronial inquest about the alleged use of racist language among officers, while allegations that excessive use-of-force was swept under the rug indicates "corruption", according to a former assistant police commissioner. Key points: Former Assistant Police Commissioner Nick Anticich says officers involved in alleged …

Investigation Told Force Walker Inquest Coroner Zachary

2 years, 1 month ago

New details of Zachary Rolfe's arrest and out-of-hours bail hearing emerge at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

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The police officer who headed the murder investigation into Constable Zachary Rolfe has told the Northern Territory coroner he was "uncomfortable" investigating a fellow cop and denied being "particularly accommodating" in arresting the officer over the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker. Key points: Superintendent Kirk Pennuto was the first police officer in charge of the criminal investigation into Constable Zachary …

Bail Officer Walker Inquest Coroner Zachary Constable

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'Racist, misogynist, homophobic': NT Police Force lawyers make explosive allegations about former officer Zachary Rolfe at Kumnajayi Walker inquest

Zachary Rolfe allegedly 'dishonest', 'ego-driven' and held 'overtly racist attitudes', NT coroner told in Kumanjayi Walker inquest final submissions

Inquest into toddler's drowning death exposes 'astonishing', 'disturbing' and 'inexcusable' council failures

After years of covering NT courts, the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest was unlike anything I've seen

Zachary Rolfe is returning to the witness box for the third time. Why is the Kumanjayi Walker inquest not over?

Family of Alice Springs fatal crash victim speak out after violent fallout

Zachary Rolfe defended his name at the Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest this week

The key moments of Zachary Rolfe's first appearance at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

Zachary Rolfe’s former tactical team boss fronts coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker shooting

Deborah and Joshua Mason admit to criminal cover-up of fatal hit-and-run on the Stuart Highway

Suppression order lifted over police report into death of Kumanjayi Walker

Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union

Walker inquest hears every NT government agency, service provider to be reviewed for systemic racism

Constable Zachary Rolfe's 'excessive' force incidents discovered too late for disciplinary action, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

Northern Territory police need 300 more officers, Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest

NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation

Yuendumu prepares for the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death to resume in Alice Springs

Statement released by Constable Zachary Rolfe says he will be 'medically retired' by NT Police, defends racist text messages

NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker attends final day of Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest hearings for the year

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears another death could happen in Yuendumu if additional support is not provided

Police with military training 'more comfortable' using force, Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears

Lawyers for Constable Zachary Rolfe argue against giving evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

Former Assistant NT Police Commissioner Nick Anticich tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest police force needs a 'long-term cultural fix'

New details of Zachary Rolfe's arrest and out-of-hours bail hearing emerge at Kumanjayi Walker inquest