Family of Kumanjayi Walker say they were not adequately consulted over inquest timing

An inquest will be held into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe. The police officer was found not guilt of all charges. Photograph: supplied by his family

Members of Kumanjayi Walker’s family have said in submissions to the Northern Territory coroner that they weren’t consulted about the timing of the Warlpiri’s man’s inquest, raising concerns the current plan will limit their participation.

Constable Zachary Rolfe shot Walker three times while trying to arrest him on 9 November 2019 in Yuendumu, about 300km from Alice Springs. A jury unanimously found Rolfe not guilty of murder and two alternative charges on 11 March this year after a six-week trial in the NT supreme court.