How Kumanjayi Walker’s death should change the NT Police
July 8, 2025
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Episode 1610 · July 8, 2025
How Kumanjayi Walker’s death should change the NT Police
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<p>In the Central Australian community of Yuendumu, Kumanjayi Walker’s family gathered this week to hear coroner Elizabeth Armitage share her findings into his death.</p> <p>Walker was a 19 year old Warlpiri-Luritja teenager who was shot and killed by former constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019.</p> <p>Today, investigative journalist Kate Wild on what the inquest revealed about the racist culture of the Northern Territory police, how it enabled Zachary Rolfe to act with impunity – and whether institutional change is possible.</p> <p>Kate Wild’s book about the life and death of Kumanjayi Walker is called <em>The Red House. </em>It will be published in August.<br /><br />If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><br /><strong>Guest:</strong> Investigative journalist Kate Wild</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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