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‘Blindsided’: Anger over ACT deaths in custody inquiry process

Julie Tongs OAM says there was "zero communication" from the ACT government about board members for an inquiry into deaths in custody.

EOIs for inquiry into Indigenous deaths in custody

Indigenous people can join a advisory committee inquiring into deaths in custody at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

Indigenous Canberran’s death in custody will be investigated

The NSW and ACT Coroners Courts will jointly investigate the death by suicide of Canberra resident Tian-Jarrah (TJ) Dennis.

Julie Tongs calls for inquiry into death in custody

TJ Denniss, a Canberra Aboriginal man, took his own life in a NSW prison on the weekend. Julie Tongs wants an independent inquiry.

Man dies after chest pains in NSW police custody in Goulburn

NSW Police has launched a critical incident investigation following the death of a man while in police custody at Goulburn.

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