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

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The key moments of Zachary Rolfe's first appearance at Kumanjayi Walker inquest
9 months, 4 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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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Yuendumu community calls for drastic changes to the justice system in meetings with NT coroner
2 years, 1 month ago

Yuendumu community calls for drastic changes to the justice system in meetings with NT coroner

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Kumanjayi Walker's community have made passionate and clear recommendations about their experience with Western law to the Northern Territory coroner during a series of meetings in Yuendumu. Key points: NT coroner Elisabeth Armitage spent two days in Yuendumu, meeting with Kumanjayi Walker’s family The Warlpiri community hoped to educate the coroner about cultural practices Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot Mr …

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Zachary Rolfe 'unlikely' to have been recommended for NT Police if 'omissions' from application were known
2 years, 1 month ago

Zachary Rolfe 'unlikely' to have been recommended for NT Police if 'omissions' from application were known

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Zachary Rolfe was "unlikely" to have been recommended for the Northern Territory Police Force if recruiters had known he left previous disciplinary action in the Australian Army off his application, the coroner has been told. Key points: Constable Rolfe did not disclose prior ADF disciplinary action in his application to the NT Police Force He also failed, initially, to disclose …

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Ex-fiancée tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest Zachary Rolfe thought he'd get a 'paid holiday' if he shot someone
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-fiancée tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest Zachary Rolfe thought he'd get a 'paid holiday' if he shot someone

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Constable Zachary Rolfe thought he could go on a "paid holiday" if he shot someone and "didn't care about, or like Indigenous people", the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard. The court heard that after Constable Rolfe was charged with murder over the 2019 shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, Ms Campagnaro told investigating police her partner had …

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Constable Zachary Rolfe's police officer friend apologises for racist text messages at coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death
2 years, 1 month ago

Constable Zachary Rolfe's police officer friend apologises for racist text messages at coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death

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A close friend and colleague of Constable Zachary Rolfe has issued an emotional apology to the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, after text messages he'd sent to the officer using terms such as "gay c**ts", "f*gs" and "n***rs" were made public. Key points: A visibly emotional Constable Mitchell Hansen apologised for using racist language The officer was …

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Constable James Kirstenfeldt tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest 'better' arrest plan could have avoided tragedy
2 years, 2 months ago

Constable James Kirstenfeldt tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest 'better' arrest plan could have avoided tragedy

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The attempted arrest of Kumanjayi Walker was "very much a failure" and should have involved better planning, clear communication and a risk assessment, a member of the arrest team has told the Northern Territory coroner. Key points: A member of the immediate response team says a risk assessment and formal briefing should have occurred Constable James Kirstenfeldt rejected suggestions he …

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NT Police Officer Adam Eberl tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he regrets 'unprofessional' comment made in Yuendumu
2 years, 2 months ago

NT Police Officer Adam Eberl tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he regrets 'unprofessional' comment made in Yuendumu

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A police officer has told the Northern Territory coroner he "regrets" making an "unprofessional" comment to a member of the Yuendumu community, minutes before Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot. Key points: Adam Eberl was deployed to Yuendumu alongside Zachary Rolfe on the night of Kumanjayi Walker's death He told the inquest he regrets making a comment that "would have been …

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Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest hears of 'significant' shortfalls in health services in Central Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker coronial inquest hears of 'significant' shortfalls in health services in Central Australia

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Across Central Australian towns and communities, 23 per cent of all nursing roles are currently sitting vacant, while almost half of the mental health-related positions in the area are unfilled. Key points: The inquest is told there are "significant struggles" in attracting health staff to Central Australia Several local health workers say they have never felt unsafe there because community …

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NT Health manager didn't consult with police before evacuating Yuendumu medical staff, Kumanjayi Walker's inquest hears
2 years, 2 months ago

NT Health manager didn't consult with police before evacuating Yuendumu medical staff, Kumanjayi Walker's inquest hears

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The coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard for the first time from senior decision-makers in the Northern Territory Health Department, with the general manager of primary health telling the coroner he did not know his nursing staff wanted to stay in the community when he ordered their evacuation. Key points: A NT Health manager told the …

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Nurse recounts break-ins at Yuendumu health staff homes at coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death
2 years, 2 months ago

Nurse recounts break-ins at Yuendumu health staff homes at coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death

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Leaving Yuendumu on the day Kumanjayi Walker was ultimately shot by a police officer "went against everything" a remote community nurse had "ever learned", the Northern Territory coroner has been told. Key points: Cassandra Holland was one of several health staff who left Yuendumu before Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot She told the coronial inquest into Mr Walker's death she …

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NT police officer feared 'cultural payback' after Kumanjayi Walker shooting, coroner hears
2 years, 3 months ago

NT police officer feared 'cultural payback' after Kumanjayi Walker shooting, coroner hears

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A Northern Territory police officer in Yuendumu on the night Kumanjayi Walker died was "scared of a mob of community members potentially driving through the doors of the police station, storming the police station and going for firearms", a coronial inquest has heard. Key points: The coroner heard the decision not to immediately inform Mr Walker's family of his death …

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Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears officers thought drawing their guns would 'escalate' axe incident, before shooting death
2 years, 3 months ago

Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears officers thought drawing their guns would 'escalate' axe incident, before shooting death

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Two police officers have revisited the so-called "axe incident" that took place days before Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death, telling the coroner they didn't think the 19-year-old was a threat, even when he confronted them with a weapon during an attempted arrest. Key points: Kumanjayi Walker brandished an axe at officers, three days before he died Senior Constable Smith told the …

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NT Chief Minister Gunner says no political interference in Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder charge
2 years, 9 months ago

NT Chief Minister Gunner says no political interference in Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

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NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner says there has been no political interference in the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder and has accused the police union of waging a deliberate campaign of misinformation about the matter. Key points: Constable Rolfe was charged with murdering Kumanjayi Walker four days after the shooting He was found not guilty of all …

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Murder trial told Zachary Rolfe feared for his and fellow officer's life before fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker
2 years, 9 months ago

Murder trial told Zachary Rolfe feared for his and fellow officer's life before fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has told his murder trial he feared for his life and that of his colleague when he fatally shot Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker during an attempted arrest. Key points: On his second day on the stand, Constable Rolfe gave his account of the fatal shooting in November 2019 He told the court he feared …

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Jury in Zachary Rolfe murder trial shown video of Kumanjayi Walker threatening police with axe days before fatal shooting
2 years, 10 months ago

Jury in Zachary Rolfe murder trial shown video of Kumanjayi Walker threatening police with axe days before fatal shooting

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Jurors in the murder trial of Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe have been shown footage of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker threatening other officers with an axe days before he was fatally shot by Constable Rolfe. Key points: Constable Christopher Hand said he chose not to draw his gun when confronted with Kumanjayi Walker brandishing an axe Defence lawyers put it …

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