Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy apologizes at Garma Festival for historical injustices against Indigenous people, acknowledging harm inflicted by the NT police force and focusing on cultural reform and change.

Northern Territory Police Commissioner Michael Murphy will apologize for historical injustices against Indigenous people at the Garma Festival, Australia's largest Indigenous gathering. The apology acknowledges harm inflicted by the NT police force and comes in response to the death of Indigenous man Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by police in 2019. The apology aims to foster healing and reconciliation for better community safety outcomes and will be followed by work on cultural reform and change within the police force. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is also expected to announce a First Nations policy focusing on economic empowerment for Indigenous people at the festival.

August 03, 2024
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