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The NT coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has adjourned after two weeks. Here's what happened this week

The inquest into the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker has adjourned until July after a further two weeks of evidence, with attitudes, culture and discipline within the NT Police force in the spotlight.

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

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

Former NT Australian of the Year Leanne Liddle fronts an inquest into the shooting death of an Indigenous man in Alice Springs, telling the coroner she has seen "many" examples of systemic racism in the NT Police Force.

Coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs with NT Police deputy commissioner

Coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs with NT Police deputy commissioner

After a three-month break, the Northern Territory coroner last week resumed the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, with a focus on the territory's police force.

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

Assistant Commissioner Bruce Porter told the coroner that two arrests made by Constable Zachary Rolfe, which were deemed appropriate by his superiors, would have likely been deemed "excessive" upon further review.

Botched Kumanjayi Walker arrest ‘had look of military operation’, inquest told

A senior NT police officer has been questioned about the continued use of guns at an inquest into the shooting of an Indigenous teenager.

NT Police sergeant tells inquest he did not offer legal defence to Zachary Rolfe during Kumanjayi Walker shooting investigation

Sergeant Ian Nankivell gives evidence to the long-running inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, answering questions about a text message he sent to a colleague of Constable Zachary Rolfe the morning after.

NT Police Deputy Commissioner Murray Smalpage tells Kumanjayi Walker inquest he has seen no evidence of 'systemic' racism in force

While Murray Smalpage said there were improvements to be made within the NT Police force, he stopped short of accepting there was systemic racism within the ranks.

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Texts not meant for Rolfe, fellow cop tells inquest

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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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".

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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