Rolfe recorded 46 use-of-force incidents during stint Sergeant Lee Bauwens has wrapped up giving evidence in the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, four years after he was shot dead in his home. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Afternoon Update: PM says Coalition ‘just wrong’ on visas; ex-Ten presenter and partner missing; and can you remember these ‘best picture’ films? Albanese says visa checks for Palestinians ‘exactly the same as what was in place’ under Coalition The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024
Kumanjayi Walker inquest: NT police sergeant has ‘no excuse’ for using racist term in text to Zachary Rolfe Lee Bauwens agreed use of derogatory language could normalise it within the force and he should have led by example The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024
Kumanjayi Walker inquest: former NT police officer Zachary Rolfe will refuse to answer some questions Officer who shot the Indigenous man during a bungled arrest claims he could incriminate himself if asked about alleged use of drugs and force The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024
Fatal Walker shooting 'within Zach Rolfe's training' The former officer in charge of Zachary Rolfe's tactical unit said the constable was acting within his training when he fatally shot Kumanjayi Walker in 2019. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
Kumanjayi Walker inquest: coroner declines Zachary Rolfe’s request to recuse herself from case Rolfe had applied for Elisabeth Armitage to recuse herself on the grounds of apprehended bias after she met Yuendumu community members The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023
NT coroner dismisses Zach Rolfe's call to step down Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage has dismissed Zach Rolfe's request to recuse herself from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker. AAP · Nov 22, 2023
'He has to answer': Rolfe submission delays NT inquest An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will be delayed as the coroner considers a request by Zachary Rolfe for her to step aside. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Kumanjayi Walker inquest: coroner to decide on recusing herself after Zachary Rolfe questions impartiality Application by the former NT police officer increases chance case could be further delayed The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Rolfe's bias accusations against coroner 'groundless' Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to 'bias' A Northern Territory coroner has been asked to consider recusing herself from an inquest due to 'apprehended bias' against former police officer Zachary Rolfe. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
Afternoon Update: court win for traditional owners over Woodside; crew returns after a year stuck in space; and Brisbane buzzing ahead of finals Federal court judge throws out fossil fuel giant’s $16.5bn Scarborough gas development plan The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Police officer’s Bali holiday selfie with Ben Roberts-Smith and Zachary Rolfe leads to questions from Queensland force Exclusive: Queensland police say ‘inquiries will be made’ in response to questions about whether post complies with force’s social media guidelines The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Afternoon Update: inflation drops more than expected; William Tyrrell’s foster mother speaks; and a cleaner destroys 25 years of research A closer look at the monthly data reveals lower fuel costs, but higher prices for food and insurance The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2023
AAP · Jun 28, 2023 Rolfe loses bid to block inquest questioning A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.
The New Daily · Jun 21, 2023 Zachary Rolfe police complaint referred to NT corruption watchdog A complaint against a detective involved in the investigation of ex-constable Zachary Rolfe has been referred to the corruption watchdog.
AAP · Jun 21, 2023 Rolfe police complaint referred to corruption watchdog Northern Territory police have referred a complaint from lawyers for former constable Zachary Rolfe to the corruption watchdog.
The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2023 Long-awaited police report on death of Kumanjayi Walker critical of ‘military police response’ Previously confidential report describes ‘warrior-like mentality’ among force that contained ‘vast over-representation of former military members’
ABC News · May 12, 2023 ICAC clears Michael Gunner of alleged political interference in charging of Zachary Rolfe Michael Gunner has been cleared of alleged political interference over the decision to charge former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Suppression order lifted over police report into death of Kumanjayi Walker The report contains highly critical reviews of NT Police processes and concerns raised by prosecutors about the expert witnesses called in the murder case against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.
ABC News · May 1, 2023 NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has retired after reaching a settlement with the NT government. How did we get here? Jamie Chalker retired from his position as the Northern Territory's top cop this weekend, six months before his contract was due to expire. It came after weeks of uncertainty about his employment future.
ABC News · Apr 11, 2023 NT Court of Appeal reserves judgement on Zachary Rolfe appeal over Kumanjayi Walker inquest evidence Despite former constable Zachary Rolfe being dismissed from the NT Police Force last week, for unrelated matters, the court has been told his appeal argument could be relevant to other police officers called to give evidence at coronial inquests.
ABC News · Apr 5, 2023 NT chief minister again refuses to confirm Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's employment future The NT chief minister says conversations have been held with Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker about his employment future, but she has again refused to clarify media reports that he was asked to resign late last week.
ABC News · Apr 5, 2023 Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union The family of Kumanjayi Walker, the man Zachary Rolfe fatally shot while on police duty in remote Central Australia, say they "feel a grave sense of relief" following Mr Rolfe's dismissal from the NT Police Force.
The New Daily · Apr 5, 2023 Officer who shot Indigenous teen will appeal dismissal Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe will appeal a police force decision to sack him, more than three years after he shot dead an Indigenous teen.