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NT police reject commissioner, union says

The Northern Territory police union says hundreds of its members have no confidence in Commissioner Jamie Chalker and morale is at an all-time low.

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Majority of NT Police Association members have no confidence in Commissioner Jamie Chalker, according to survey

Almost 80 per cent of union members surveyed said they did not have confidence in the Northern Territory's police commissioner, with low morale, pay, and lack of resources among the key issues identified.

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New Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage set to preside over high-profile inquests

The inquest into the 19-year-old's death by police shooting is one of several high-profile matters Elisabeth Armitage will preside over in the coming months, as well as a death in custody and a death at the Finke Desert Race.

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NT Police officer Zachary Rolfe to return to work, four months after being found not guilty of murdering Kumanjayi Walker

Constable Rolfe has been on directed leave since being acquitted of the murder of Kumanjayi Walker earlier this year, but police say he will return to duty "shortly" and will be based in Darwin.

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NT Police Association to survey members on their confidence in NT Police Commissioner, Jamie Chalker

The Northern Territory police union plans to survey its members on whether officers "have confidence" in Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, an internal email reveals.

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'Knife equals gun wrong', NT police say

The mantra "a knife equals a gun" when confronted by an armed offender is wrong, a Northern Territory police memo referencing Constable Zachary Rolfe says.

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The Indigenous people killed by police in Australia

After recent acquittals of police officers, Indigenous Australians ask ‘when are they going to stop killing us?’

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Law and border

Good morning, early birds. The Australian Federal Police says that foreign governments are helping Australian drug cartels and crime groups, and the CSIRO reports that there is 29% less plastic pollution on our coastlines. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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United Workers Union formally demands NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker resign as head of fire service

The union representing firefighters has launched an extraordinary attack on the Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, over disputed comments allegedly made at a meeting of recruit firefighters.

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Spoiled for Joyce

Good morning, early birds. Barnaby Joyce is set to be challenged for the Nationals leadership, and people in NSW who call 000 but don’t need urgent medical attention could be taken to GPs or pharmacies under a new plan to take the pressure off ambulance networks. It’s the news you…

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Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop's drug use

An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.

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Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop’s drug use

An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.

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The 'past conduct' of police officer Zachary Rolfe will be explored during coronial inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker

Police policies, procedures, recruitment and training are among issues set to be explored during a coronial inquest into the 2019 death of Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu.

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Kumanjayi's community wants Rolfe retrial

The Walpiri community in the Northern Territory wants the policeman who fatally shot an Indigenous teenager retried for murder after a jury acquitted him.

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Yuendumu elders call for change after record NT Police funding boost, as union welcomes spend

Elders in the remote community of Yuendumu want more funds directed into night patrols and community mediation, while the union says a record funding boost to NT Police will bring "respite" to overworked officers.

AAP

NT police shot man with spear four times

Northern Territory police allegedly shot an Aboriginal man four times when officers fired six rounds at him as he tried to throw a spear at officers in March.

AAP

NT man shot by police charged over spear

An Aboriginal man shot by police after he attempted to throw a spear at officers has been summonsed to appear in a Northern Territory court.

The Guardian - AU

Zachary Rolfe’s ex-fiancee told detectives he spoke of getting paid holiday if he shot someone, court documents show

Police officer denies making comments, which are alleged in an interview and statement released by Northern Territory supreme court

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Make do and spend

Good morning, early birds. Aged care is set to lose out if the Coalition wins the election in May, and NT ICAC has launched an investigation into the decision to charge police officer Zachary Rolfe with murder after he fatally shot 19-year-old Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker. It’s the news you…

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Family of Kumanjayi Walker say they were not adequately consulted over inquest timing

Warlpiri man’s family says they can’t participate in any ‘meaningful’ way in the three-month hearings as currently planned

ABC News

Northern Territory Coroner acknowledges grief of Yuendumu community ahead of inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death

The Acting Northern Territory Coroner has acknowledged the "grief and shock" felt by community members after the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, in the first hearing ahead of a coronial inquest into his death.

AAP

Aboriginal teen's inquest to seek 'truth'

An inquest in Alice Springs will examine police conduct on the day Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by an officer as he resisted arrest.

ABC News

Northern Territory's ICAC announces investigation into Constable Zachary Rolfe's arrest over fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

After accusations of political interference, the Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption says he will investigate the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder, over the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

AAP

NT ICAC launches Rolfe investigation

The Northern Territory anti-corruption commissioner will investigate the decision to prosecute Constable Zachary Rolfe over Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death.

The Guardian - AU

Evidence not examined in Zachary Rolfe trial could be scrutinised at Kumanjayi Walker’s inquest

A brief hearing on Tuesday could provide insight into what issues will be examined at the Warlpiri man’s inquest later this year

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