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The Latest Breaking News from Kumanjayi Walker

Texts not meant for Rolfe, fellow cop tells inquest

Text messages saying how Constable Zachary Rolfe could justify his shooting of an Indigenous teen weren't meant to be sent to the officer, an inquest has heard.

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Senior officer says dragging of Kumanjayi Walker to police car after shooting was ‘unacceptable’

Deputy commissioner of NT police confirms no plans to remove firearms from officers in remote communities

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Fears of unrest after Kumanjayi's death questioned

Police were not informed that an Indigenous teenager who left an alcohol rehabilitation unit wanted to return, an inquest into his shooting death has heard.

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

As the inquest into the police shooting of Yuendumu man Kumanjayi Walker continues, NT Police leadership say their remote operations are dangerously stretched by under-staffing, poor infrastructure and a 30 per cent increase in overall crime.

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Afternoon Update: tax hike on $3m super balances; robodebt inquiry ‘double down’ claim; and a Test cricket classic

Balances of more than $3m will be taxed at 30%, up from current concessional rate of 15%

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Kumanjayi arrest unsound and unsafe: Senior officer

A senior police officer has told the Kumanjayi Walker inquest that a special unit deviated from a plan to arrest him and it should have used different tactics.

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Deputy commissioner highly critical of botched arrest of Kumanjayi Walker, inquest hears

Murray Smalpage tells coroner he is ‘struggling to find a reason’ for deviation from arrest plan on day Warlpiri teen was killed by Zachary Rolfe

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Police officer's letter contempt of court, lawyer says

An open letter penned by the NT police officer who shot an Indigenous teenager contains false allegations and should be investigated, a lawyer says.

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

The lawyer for members of Kumanjayi Walker's family told the inquest comments Constable Zachary Rolfe made about Mr Walker were "deplorable".

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Zachary Rolfe may have tried to pervert course of justice with open letter, inquest told

Barrister for NT police says force is ‘extremely concerned’ by 2,500 word statement by Rolfe, who was acquitted of all charges in relation to shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

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NT Deputy Police Commissioner Murray Smalpage among witnesses scheduled as Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumes

Constable Zachary Rolfe was expected to appear in this block of hearings, but is due to appeal a decision compelling him to give evidence in April.

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

The community of Yuendumu is quiet now, but it's about to be back under the national spotlight as the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes.

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Afternoon Update: China urged to help end Ukraine war; Zachary Rolfe leaves Australia; and new Lord of the Rings movies

Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong joins calls for Beijing to do all it can to end the conflict

The Guardian - AU

Zachary Rolfe leaves Australia after saying NT police were planning to sack him

Rolfe’s father says he expects his son to return and give evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest if his legal action to avoid doing so fails

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

Constable Zachary Rolfe has released a lengthy public statement days before the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs.

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NT cop who shot teen writes letter, leaves the country

NT policeman Zachary Rolfe, who shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, has penned an open letter defending his character and left Australia.

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Supreme Court appeal means Zachary Rolfe will not be called to Kumanjayi Walker inquest this month

The Northern Territory police officer who fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker in 2019 will likely not give evidence when the inquest into the death resumes later this month, the ABC understands.

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NT Police and attorney-general to argue Zachary Rolfe should be forced to front Kumanjayi Walker inquest, with protective certificate

Lawyers for the Northern Territory attorney-general and police force will urge the NT Court of Appeal to force Constable Zachary Rolfe to appear at the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, with a certificate protecting him against self-incrimination.

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Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe appeals judge's decision compelling him to give evidence at Kumanjayi Walker inquest

Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe is seeking a declaration that the territory's coroner "cannot direct or compel" him to answer questions that "would tend to expose the appellant to penalty".

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Constable Zachary Rolfe takes Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker to court, seeking to have disciplinary matters thrown out

Constable Zachary Rolfe has launched legal action against the Northern Territory Police Commissioner in a bid to have disciplinary action taken against him thrown out.

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NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent

NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.

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Supreme Court rules Constable Zachary Rolfe can be forced to front Kumanjayi Walker inquest

Constable Zachary Rolfe will be forced to front the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker when it resumes next year.

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Central Land Council defunds WYDAC youth program, says continued support 'irresponsible'

The Central Land Council has defunded a youth program servicing four remote communities in Central Australia, saying it has failed to deliver quality services and continued contracts would be "irresponsible".

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A coroner has spent three months investigating the death of Kumanjayi Walker at the hands of Constable Zachary Rolfe. Here’s what she found

At the outset of the coronial inquest, NT coroner Elizabeth Armitage asked: “Do I know the story of Kumanjayi Walker and Constable Zachary Rolfe? Do you?” After three months, this is as close as she’s come to an answer.

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

Commissioner Jamie Chalker said he attended the hearing to "acknowledge" the proceedings and show "respect for both sides", as Kumanjayi Walker's cousin described the end of proceedings for the year as "surreal and overwhelming".

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