Coronial Inquest into Kumanjayi Walker handed down

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Six years on, the Yuendumu community are still reeling from the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man, Kumanjayi Walker at his home.

Earlier this week, NT Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage handed down the final report into the death in custody of Mr Walker, including 32 recommendations and acknowledging the prevalence of institutional racism in the force.

The inquest is one of the longest of its kind.

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First aired on The Wire, Thursday 10 July 2025