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Aboriginal police officers sue NT over racial abuse claims

Current and former Aboriginal community police officers allege systemic racial abuse, discrimination and underpayment in a class action against the Northern Territory government and police force.

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En resumen

Aboriginal community police officers filed a class action lawsuit against the Northern Territory government and police force. They allege systemic racial abuse, discrimination and underpayment while on duty.

Current and former Aboriginal community police officers filed a class action lawsuit against the Northern Territory government and NT Police Force.2,1 The lawsuit alleges the officers were subjected to racial slurs and racist language while performing their duties.2 Plaintiffs claim they were paid less than non-Indigenous officers for performing the same work.2

The class action describes the alleged treatment as systemic racial abuse and discrimination.1 The lawsuit states the officers had no alternative but to take legal action due to the alleged mistreatment.1

Por qué importa

  • Aboriginal community police officers are Indigenous officers who work in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, often serving as liaisons between police and local Indigenous populations.2,1

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