The Northern Territory police force is under siege. Facing low morale, reeling from the aftermath of the police shooting of Warlpiri teenager Kumanjayi Walker, under investigation for multiple allegations of racism and “military-style” conduct, as well as escalating demands and shrinking staff, the leadership is under pressure to deliver reform in an election year.
But its newest and most senior Indigenous appointment, the Arrernte lawyer Leanne Liddle, says she is ready to lead a “complete transformation” of the NT police.
