With a predominant make up of white males, once again the NT police has been shown to be both, on a personal level racists, and on a organisational level racists. NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has delivered her 683 page findings into the fatal shooting by Constable Zachary Rolfe of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker during an arrest in Yuendumu in 2019, Rolfe was cleared of murder charges in 2022, that verdict would be questionable today, given Armitage's adverse finding against Rolfe.

What the coroners report found was, Rolfe was a ardent racists, with a violent history against Aboriginal people, and he was unfit to perform the roll of a NT Police Officer. Judge Armitage found Kumanjayi Walker's death was "avoidable" and the failed arrest of the 19-year-old was "a case of officer-induced jeopardy (an officer needlessly putting himself in danger)".

Coroner Elisabeth Armitage said the evidence she gathered over almost three years showed that Zachary Rolfe was not an isolated "bad apple", but instead "the beneficiary of an organisation with hallmarks of institutional racism". The coroner has made 32 recommendations that should be acted upon by the NT Government in the near future. We shall wait and see the outcome.

Hey Bonger,

Maybe you need a new iPhone to take your mind of lesser things.

I don’t think it’s necessarily racist picking on the perpetrators of of the majority of the crime in any state: but you’d expect me to say that I’m sure. Predictable.

Nuremburg Dan,

For people with your extreme disposition there is only one solution to crime, and that's punishment, and our good police force is there to protect you from the nasty criminals. On the surface that is appealing to many in society, and wins politicians of your persuasion lots of votes. Maybe there are some deeper root causes to much of the petty crime committed in the community. Do you have any other ideas?

Interesting one for you; The other day I came out of the supermarket and a black kid (Tony, about 15) hanging around with a couple of his mates says to me; "Ah mister!, gim me some money, or I'll bash ya!".." I replied; "Shut up Tony, and have a nice day, why ya hanging around here?" Tony; "Nutn' to do!", well that told me something as I went on my way.

Well done Paul. An entire post on this and never once mentioned scissors.

Just for clarity, Kumanjayi Walker (whose real name was Charles Arnold Walker - but these people like to play pretend these days) attacked and stabbed Zachary Rolfe with a pair of scissors after which he was shot and killed. But the pro-indigenous crowd seem to want to forget all about the stabbing. I can't imagine why!!

"The coroner has made 32 recommendations..."

Strangely not one of those recommendations was to tell aboriginals to NOT stab police officers. We all know why.

Trumpster,

"The coroner made 33 (up by 1) recommendations, more than half of which were aimed at improving police recruitment, training, culture and relationships with the Aboriginal community – including engaging with leaders in Yuendumu about when it was appropriate to carry guns in the community.

Your question about the stabbing of Rolfe by Walker. The Coroner found that Rolfe purposely placed himself in a situation of officer-induced jeopardy. In other words the racist Rolfe was itching for a fight with black fella Walker, no doubt wanting a situation where he would be justified in using violence to get that much needed adrenalin rush! Rolfe got his way, as Walker tried to defend himself from the violence of Rolfe!

Oh....so the victim of the stabbing encouraged it by being there. Got it.

A bit like the rape victim caused it by wearing a short dress.

But in some weird lands, its never the aboriginal's fault, no matter how violent they are.

No stabbing.... no shooting. But that seems to go over many heads.

Why do we alway hear the opinions of people unfamiliar with reality ? That coroner should have to work in a Community for a few years so he could actually assess & recommend better.

How many times does a Police Officer have to tolerate the nonsense dished out before do-gooders & other hypocrites are made to see ?

Anyone disagreeing with the goings-on in some communities & that includes Cities should have to prove they can handle the situations faced by Police, Paramedics, Hospital staff etc better.
Prove you're better before talking utter crap from the safety & comfort of your taxpayer funded DEI organisations.

Trumpster,

Kumanjayi Walker must have had a death wise, arming himself with a pair of scissors and going up against coppers armed with revolvers and rifles.

"Oh....so the victim of the stabbing encouraged it by being there" NO, the victim of the stabbing encouraged it by being a racists gung-ho copper, needlessly putting himself in harms way, so he could vent his racists hatred on a 19 year old black fella armed with a pair of scissors.

Indy, was Kumanjayi Walker just another "Jungle Bunny" (your words) to be disposed of? BTW the NT Coroner in this case is a woman, that's how much YOU know.

Police are called racist for fighting racists ? Wow, this is another level of invention !

Indy,

No one is in favour of people committing crime in the community, there has to be consequences for that, and that's where the police come in. YOU take a very shallow view, YOU only see the one solution to petty anti-social juvenile crime, and that's punishment. What I say is rather than have widespread enforcement, and a punitive legal system to back up that enforcement there must be a better way. I favour a holistic approach which tackles the root causes of anti-social juvenile crime, which includes tacking the environment problems of disadvantage that begin at birth for many of these kids.

I understand that an old bloke like YOU, sees yourself as vulnerable, defenseless, threatened by the criminality of society, not being in control as you are. YOU believe what's best for your protection is widespread law enforcement, backed up by a punitive legal system of incarceration of those who would offend against your person, understandable. Unfortunately that has been tried many times in the past (the LNP government in Qld is trying it once again) but without tackling those root causes of the problem, the whole thing is doomed to failure.

To my way of thinking, it might make sense to explain that stabbing police officers who are doing their duty is not such a great idea and might lead to unwanted consequences. But it seems, for some people, telling aboriginals that there's something they can't do is a bridge too far.

YOU only see the one solution to petty anti-social juvenile crime, and that's punishment.
Paul1405,
You're too hypocritical & racist to have a rational conversation about this.
I have lived with Indigenous Australians & I have been a victim of those "petty, anti-social crimes" which have impacted my life to such an extent that I had to literally change my plans & ambitions & interests to cope with the losses incurred. I know quite a number of others who share similar experiences. We went there to help build infrastructure & provide services to communities but let me tell you, the kudos we got from a handful of genuine Indigenous was heavily overshadowed by pretend Indigenous & Labor supporting bureaucrats who only went there for career advancement & milking the system. You call the likes of me racist but those whose lies you believe & support to perpetuate untruths which then get circulated in the Leftist Media in the South of the Nation.
Tell me, how would you deal with 12-16 year old criminals that are invariably let off by do-gooders & Legal Aid ?

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Paul1405,
Here's one of your "petty" crimes, I trust you'll find it delightful. Also, don't forget to find an excuse to blame non-indigenous.

Indy,

That is whats termed petty crime, not that petty crime is not serious, it is. As I said, I don't want to see crime committed in the community, and there should be consequences in the form of punishment for those who commit crime, but that's all after the fact. The evidence shows that by simply concentrating on enforcement and punishment as a single control measure is not effective in reducing the overall crime rate. By increasing punitive action against young offenders increases the incarceration rates, but does nothing to reduce the overall rate of crime. I've said to many a gung ho redneck, you included, that the answer lies in eliminating the root causes that leads to anti-social criminal activity, not simply punitive action alone.

I have never been convinced of jail type incarceration for young offenders. I am however, convinced that deprivation of freedom with physical labour is a proper approach.
Offenders will quickly realise that their actions will have consequences that leave a far stronger & longer impression & will help develop a mentality with a greater sense of responsibility.
Incarceration with mod cons & no responsibility other than staying put has proven an utter failure for many years now. It does nothing more than strengthen resentment for authority & create a culture for bureaucrats which shows no obvious interest other than a career that ends with a generous Superannuation.
Those in authority never once give a second thought about how all this can be made better because idiotic & selfish bureaucrats always consult with academic background "social experts" who know nothing apart from fleecing the Tax coffers with the help of incompetent bureaucrats whose goal of a cosy Superannuation they share.
What hope is there with a system where pleading guilty to something you haven't done to get a lighter sentence ? Surely, this nonsense can be stopped by voting for the incompetent & corrupt political parties to be replaced. As Warren Buffet said. This can be achieved by a Law that when deficit goes above a couple of percent the Administration is automatically excluded from standing for election. In Australia that would mean the end of LNP/ALP but so be it ! That same system should be adopted for Law & Order !

http://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/man-with-50cm-machete-shot-dead-after-wife-s-alleged-westfield-melee-20250713-p5mei3.html

Yet another bloke with a knife (this time a biggen) comes off second best against the police. Seems aboriginals aren't the only ones to find out you don't try to stab coppers. Perhaps someone should enlighten them.

Trumpster,

There is no connection between what took place in Mt Druitt and the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. As a far right sycophantic supporter of Trump, you will always agree with a police state where black people and others of difference are victimised. I don't understand why you vilify people, do you have a reason for your perverted attitude? Or are you just a blind hater from birth?

Or are you just a blind hater from birth?
Paul1405,
You really need to start using Grammarly because it should be 'I am' instead of 'are you' !

Paul,

Why do you always come down on the side of those opposed to police protecting themselves and the public from maniacs with knives? Blind hatred of social order?

Trumpster,

"Why do you (Paul) always come down on the side of those opposed to police protecting themselves and the public from maniacs with knives?" WRONG AGAIN TRUMPSTER. What I've read of the events at Mt Druitt I believe the police acted appropriately, but for transparency there must be an investigation to determine the true facts. I disagree with police investigating police, it smacks of favoritism.

Indy who calls people living in the cities with Aboriginal heritage "concrete jungle bunnies". Trumpster, do you believe that is a derogatory and racist remark on Indy's part?

Indy who calls people living in the cities with Aboriginal heritage "concrete jungle bunnies"
Paul1405,
Show when & where I stated so. I referred to & still do to people living in cities as "Concrete Jungle Bunnies" because their rabbit warren-like environment. At no stage was race part of that statement. You're clearly displaying your inciteful character for all to see. Add to that your envy of all who promote good will & harmony. You're promoting division to build hate by twisting sentences like mine with childish but serious & dangerous intent.
Try to work on your miserable mentality, it might still be salvageable !

Indy,

Why I label you racist, with your black is bad nonsense. Over the years that you have been positing on this forum I have never once read a positive post from you about aboriginal people, only negative and disparaging remarks. I can honestly say like those in all communities there are people in the aboriginal community who do bad things, but like in all communities, there are many positive achievements as well. How about you acknowledge that fact, then you might not be such a racist.

never once read a positive post from you about aboriginal people, only negative and disparaging remarks.
Paul1405,
Yet another twisting of words into a direct lie from you.
My guess is that you don't actually have any genetic link to Aborigines. You simply don't come across like one who has. I get the distinct feeling of you being a fake who is playing the race card as is the trend since the Goaf's disastrous doings regarding Aboriginality. I concede I could be wrong however, your general rhetoric reminds me of the many I worked with over the 40 years of my working life in communities. I encourage you to prove me wrong but I feel I'm on the mark !

Indy,

Unlike you I am proud of my ancestry. Those born in Australia and overseas.

"My guess is that you (Paul) don't actually have any genetic link to Aborigines." One of my maternal great grandfathers was partially aboriginal, having an Aboriginal mother of the Wiradjuri people from central NSW, and European father. As I've said to you before I don't recognise as Aboriginal. In your case I suspect you hide your European ancestors as they were most likely Nazi collaborators during WWII who escaped the advancing Russians and fled to the safe haven of Australia. I would want to hide them, if that bunch were my relatives.

Paul1405,
Rather than offering a pruned version of your family tree why not explain the source of your racist mentality ? I'm sure OLO readers would find far more enlightening rather than just having to guess from your answer evasions.
Tell us, are you in favour of keeping on stirring or could you actually be interested in working on solutions ?

Indy,

I assume you are referring to the situation of disadvantage that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait people find themselves in. I'm not just in favour of "working on solutions", but achieving positive outcomes as well. You should be aware of the reported failures in the 'Closing The Gap' report for 2025. There are 19 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sadly only 4 of the 19 area targets are being met. There must be a better way, what are your suggestions of actions that can be taken to improve the lives of our indigenous brothers and sisters.

....the situation of disadvantage that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait people...
Paul1405,
Again, why the need to use the past when trying to work out present problems ?
I'm the first to acknowledge that the Indigenous Australians got the rough end of the stick from thousands of years before colonisation & up to the 1970's in isolated cases.
The privileges afforded to many indigenous nowadays far surpass the privileges afforded by working class non-indigenous.
Torres Strait Islanders have not experienced the land takeover experienced by Aborigines. Whatever land is used for Telecommunication, health, electricity, Supermarkets etc is for the benefit of the communities. There are two islands with small pockets of freehold for several Europeans & a few Malay, Chinese & Japanese. Torres Strait islanders mixed with non-indigenous islanders make up the bulk of the population there & are the only ones benefitting from the benefits provided by the Australian Taxpayers.
You should take notice of what transpires there at taxpayers expense.

There must be a better way, what are your suggestions of actions that can be taken to improve the lives of our indigenous brothers and sisters.
Paul1405,
In my personal opinion the ones who have the opportunity to improve the situation are the same ones who perpetually shy away from taking responsibility & initiative. Leftist Woke Labor bureaudroids & Leftist Woke Labor scared of closing the gap indigenous blame shifters are the ones who stifle the aspirations of indigenous who do have the go in them to improve.
I have witnessed many times & still see it in the media every day when "experts" & "leaders" ruin opportunity after opportunity. You're a perfect example of that yourself. You're pointing the finger at everyone who is trying to help as racist as if this is the cause for status quo.
Your hatred is what's stifling progress & one more thing, I don't believe you actually grasp the meaning of the word. You et al can help remedy the closing of that gap if you weren't so hell-bent on widening it with poor mentality & ignorance ! Stop blaming others for your sabotage.

Indy,

As I thought, other than a political rant, from your comfortable perch, you have nothing positive to say. Given your track record of black insults, in your younger days what did you call Aboriginal people, Boongar's or some such derogatory name?

Paul1405,
As expected & right on the dot you replied with yet another one of your silly quips.
I noticed you yet again failed to offer any explanations you were invited to make.
Anyhow, I just saw a report showing inundation on a "island". This "island" is literally a mangrove sandbank & mud flat. In a word an intertidal area. Now of course it is "under threat" due to yes, Global Warming.
What do people expect ? Do people really think that pitching a tent on a highway will not have get hit by traffic ?
Here we have a couple of mudflat "islands" that cop inundation every time there is a King tide & strong winds & it is being described as a looming disaster ! I mean talk about senseless arguments !
There are several rather large islands up there that could accommodate three times the population there but no, these "brothers & sisters" won't let their "brothers & sisters" move to uninhabited islands because the islands are their traditional lands even though they don't use them. So much for "my people" !

My guess is that there's hardly any racism on the side of the Police. When one looks at the behaviour of people towards Police it goes without saying that buttons are being pushed that activate a reaction which the bogan & racist characters instantly convert to aggression with the help of idiotic media.
There are way more racists opposing Law & Order than there are, if any, Police with a racist attitude.
It's easy to bleat racism when you're an indoctrinated at it !

Indy,

You know all about racism you practice it often enough. The topic of racism in the NT police Force was brought on by the very exhaustive report issued by NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage, all 683 pages of it. For you to say; "My guess is that there's hardly any racism on the side of the Police", well, not according to the Coroners report, she found there are individual racist, and systemic racism in the NT police force. Given the choice between the guesses of a racist old fool, and a fully investigated report, I know who I would listen to.

I know who I would listen to.
Paul1405,
Thanks for confirming what I stated ! I have long known that retaliating in kind is invariably twisted into aggression by the original aggressor. Ignorant do-gooders are only too hasty to fall into that trap !