Michael Murphy publicly acknowledges the impact of territory policing on Indigenous Australians over the past 154 yearsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory police commissioner, Michael Murphy, has issued an extraordinary apology to the Indigenous people of his jurisdiction, declaring police have favoured protecting “settlers” over Aboriginal people and he is “deeply sorry for the hurt and injustices” this has caused them over more than a century.In a speech at the Garma festival in north-east Arnhem Land, Murphy warned his words could “trigger strong emotions” in his audience but said they were issued in the interests of reconciliation, healing and justice.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Karen Middleton Political editor
Publish date : 2024-08-03 08:05:12
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NT police commissioner apologises to Indigenous community at Garma festival
