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Feb 27 179 tweets 28 min read
Today Zachary Rolfe - the police officer who shot dead Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker in 2019 - will continue his evidence into the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi's death in custody. Join online here:

We'll be tweeting under #JusticeForWalkerjustice.nt.gov.au/attorney-gener… Yesterday we heard that Ben Roberts-Smith agreed to provide overseas private security contacts to Rolfe when Rolfe said "he wanted to leave the force to find “wild work” and do “dangerous shit”"

#JusticeForWalker

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Feb 26 172 tweets 27 min read
Today Zachary Rolfe - the police officer who shot dead 19-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker in 2019 - will continue to give evidence in Mparntwe in the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi's death in custody.

The live stream is here:

#JusticeforWalkerjustice.nt.gov.au/attorney-gener… You can catch up on the evidence from Rolfe yesterday on the prevalence of racism towards Aboriginal people in the NT Police force here, or in our thread from yesterday.



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Feb 25 189 tweets 30 min read
Today Zachary Rolfe - the police officer who shot dead 19-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker in 2019 - will finally give evidence in Mparntwe in the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi's death in custody.

The live stream is here:

#JusticeforWalker justice.nt.gov.au/attorney-gener…
Image Kumanjayi's family have waited 4 years for this moment, following numerous attempts to delay the inquest and unsuccessful attempts by Rolfe to avoid giving evidence at the coronial inquest.

We are sending all of our love to his families today and always.

#JusticeforWalker
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Feb 21 139 tweets 22 min read
Today is the final day of the coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man Josh Kerr. Court resumes at 10am. Please show your support for Josh's family by attending court in person or joining online #JusticeForJoshKerr

csvic.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser… Josh was a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man. He was a talented artist, a loved father, brother, son and cousin to many #JusticeForJoshKerr
Feb 14 128 tweets 19 min read
The coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man Josh Kerr resumes at 10am today. Please show your support for Josh's family and attend court in person. For those unable, join online. We’ll be tweeting under #JusticeForJoshKerr

csvic.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser… The first witness called to give evidence is Tactical Operations Group Officer Lawrence Bandera.

Counsel Assisting begins questioning.

#JusticeForJoshKerr
Feb 11 156 tweets 24 min read
The coronial inquest into the death of Josh Kerr will resume at 10am this morning. Josh’s family ask that you please show support and attend court in person. For those unable, you can join online. We'll also be tweeting here #JusticeForJoshKerr

csvic.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser… The first witness called to give evidence this morning is corrections officer Luke Clark, from the Tactical Operations Group (TOG).

Q: What's the role that you perform [at Port Phillip Prison]?
A: I’m a Tactical Operations

#JusticeForJoshKerr
Feb 7 32 tweets 5 min read
The coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man Josh Kerr will resume at 10am. Please show support for Josh's family and attend court in person. For those unable, you can join online. We will be tweeting under #JusticeForJoshKerr

csvic.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinser… We will be sharing some distressing content from the court proceedings about the circumstances of Josh's death in custody today. We urge everyone to take care while reading and sharing.

#JusticeForJoshKerr
Feb 5 10 tweets 2 min read
The inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man Josh Kerr will sit at the Vic Coroner’s Court for the next 3 weeks. If you haven't attended an inquest into a death in custody before, this is what you can expect when you attend:

#JusticeForJoshKerr When you arrive at the Victorian Coroner’s Court you will need to go through security. This will involve a bag search & a metal detector screening.

Once you go through security, the courtrooms will be on your right.
Feb 4 107 tweets 16 min read
Today is the first day of the coronial inquest into the death of Josh Kerr. Josh’s family ask that you please show support and attend the coronial inquest. For those unable, you can join online, and we will be tweeting under #JusticeForJoshKerr Image Josh was a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunnai-Kurnai man. He was a talented artist, a loved father, brother, son and cousin to many.

This morning his family held a smoking ceremony in front of the Coroner's Court.

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Sep 10, 2023 100 tweets 13 min read
Join us this morning at the Toowoomba vigil and rally for Steven Nixon-McKellar. Today is the first day of the inquest into his death at the hands of Queensland Police. If you can't make it in person, we'll be tweeting under #Justice4StevieLee. Constable Smart is now giving evidence about striking the car Steven was in with his baton. 'Quite frankly, [activating my body worn camera] wasn't on my mind. My assumption was that we were going to get rammed.' #Justice4StevieLee
Jan 29, 2023 148 tweets 44 min read
Good morning from Boon Wurrung Country. At 10:30am Coroner Simon McGregor will hand down the findings from the coronial inquest into the death in custody of Veronica Nelson. Shortly, there will be a smoking ceremony outside of the coroner’s court. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson If you are in Melbourne please come down to the court to show your support for Veronica’s family. If you can’t make it down, we will be live tweeting or alternatively you can watch the livestream here.

ccovwebcast.com.au/finding-into-t…

#JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Jan 29, 2023 7 tweets 4 min read
Tomorrow at 10am Coroner Simon McGregor will hand down the findings of the inquest into the death of Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri & Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson. Veronica's family welcome in person community attendance. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson For those who can't attend in person tomorrow but wish to show their support for Veronica's family, you can listen to the livestream here: ccovwebcast.com.au/finding-into-t…

We will also be live tweeting the findings here. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
Nov 1, 2022 27 tweets 7 min read
On Monday 31 October, the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker sat on Arrernte Country with Superintendent Nobbs continuing his evidence.

Below, we share some key excerpts. You can find the full link to the transcript here: justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/…

#JusticeForWalker Counsel for Brown family: Now, Sergeant Frost was, of course, stressed and fatigued at this stage?

Nobbs: Correct.

Q: Now, at one point, she expressed to you that she was afraid the police station would be set on fire with the police in it. Do you recall that?

A: Yes.
Oct 31, 2022 61 tweets 16 min read
On Friday 28 October, the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker sat on Arrernte Country with Claudia Campagnaro giving evidence.

Below, we share some key excerpts. You can find the full transcript here: justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/…

#JusticeForWalker Counsel Assisting: Ms Campagnaro, can you see and hear me okay?

Campagnaro: Yes.

Q: Could you please state your full name for the court?

A: Claudia Campagnaro

#JusticeForWalker
Oct 31, 2022 85 tweets 23 min read
On Thursday 27 October, the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker sat on Arrernte Country with Sergeant Meacham King's evidence continued. Below, we share some key excerpts.

You can find the full transcript here: justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/…

#Justice4Walker Sgt King is cross-examined by Mr Edwardson.

E: [Y]ou would have required a community police officer to be in your presence or to accompany you ideally when you went in the community that night?

MK: If we were out there looking to arrest someone, yes...

#Justice4Walker
Sep 6, 2022 39 tweets 11 min read
Good afternoon, today is the second day of the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker which is taking place on Arrernte Country, Mparntwe. Please join the family in solidarity by listening in via the live stream: justice.nt.gov.au/attorney-gener… The first person to take the stand is Peggy Dwyer who is counsel assisting the coroner. She begins with some contextual comments about the poor conditions within prisons in the Northern Territory and the Don Dale Royal Commission.
Sep 5, 2022 30 tweets 9 min read
Greetings from Arrernte Country. Today is the first day of the coronial inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker. The inquest is being live-streamed so you can listen in here: justice.nt.gov.au/attorney-gener… This is the first inquest we are aware of that is being translated in Warlpiri and using interpreter services. As the event is being live-streamed, today we will be tweeting highlights only. #JusticeForWalker
May 26, 2022 189 tweets 56 min read
It's the final day of the inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. We'll hear from Dr Foti Blaher and Christine Fuller, Chief Medical and Nursing Officers of Correct Care Australasia.
If you can, come to the Coroners' Court to show your support. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson Some details for those who haven't attended the Victorian Coroners' Court before — it's at 65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank. Masks are required to enter the Court, and there is a security screening process.
Public transport and parking details here: coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/contact-us
May 25, 2022 185 tweets 59 min read
Today is the 23rd day of the inquest into the death in custody of Veronica Nelson. In these last two days, we expect to hear from significant institutional witnesses from the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and Correct Care Australasia.
#JusticeForVeronicaNelson We encourage anyone who can to show their support in person at the Coroners' Court from 10am today and tomorrow.
#JusticeForVeronicaNelson
May 25, 2022 116 tweets 28 min read
Day 22 of the coronial inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. This morning the court will continue to hear evidence from the justice administration experts in the continued "hot tub" process
Webex link: csvic.webex.com/csvic/onstage/…
#JusticeForVeronicaNelson Justice Conclave: Dr Amanda Porter Melbourne Law School; Joanne Atkinson Koori Court; Elena Campbell CiJ; Lee-Anne Carter and Kin Leong VALS; Melinda Walker LiJ; Jessica Thomson VLA; Aunty Marjorie Thorpe and Uncle Ted Wilkes Elders for FLS; Adam Wilson FLS.
May 23, 2022 65 tweets 21 min read
It's the 21st day of the inquest into Veronica Nelson's death in custody. After 10am today, we'll hear from a group of justice administration experts in a process called a 'hot tub'. The list of expert witnesses is in this thread. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson
We have just been told that the Administration of Justice experts are still convening privately on the questions to be put to them. The hearing will start later today. #JusticeForVeronicaNelson