First Ever Conviction of an Australian Police Officer Over Aboriginal Death in Custody

First Ever Conviction of an Australian Police Officer Over Aboriginal Death in Custody

A New South Wales police officer was found guilty over the death in custody of Dunghutti teenager Jai Kalani Wright on 28 November 2025, which was not only significant for his family, but the dangerous driving causing death conviction was further consequential, as it was the first time a NSW officer has been convicted over an Aboriginal death, in fact, ...
APS minister defends response to nepotism review

APS minister defends response to nepotism review

Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher has hit back at critics of the government’s board appointment framework, saying they should “give it a chance”. Gallagher fronted Senate estimates on Tuesday afternoon, about five hours after the government released Lynelle Briggs’ long-awaited review of the process behind government board appointments. Briggs’ ...

First Ever Conviction of an Australian Police Officer Over Aboriginal Death in Custody

First Ever Conviction of an Australian Police Officer Over Aboriginal Death in Custody
A New South Wales police officer was found guilty over the death in custody of Dunghutti teenager Jai Kalani Wright on 28 November 2025, which was not only significant for his family, but the dangerous driving causing death conviction was further consequential, as it was the first time a NSW officer has been convicted over an Aboriginal death, in fact, ...

APS minister defends response to nepotism review

APS minister defends response to nepotism review
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher has hit back at critics of the government’s board appointment framework, saying they should “give it a chance”. Gallagher fronted Senate estimates on Tuesday afternoon, about five hours after the government released Lynelle Briggs’ long-awaited review of the process behind government board appointments. Briggs’ ...