“How is this happening? They should be suspended immediately,” voiced an exasperated observer.

“We are still grappling with a system of rlinjirrpa—those who act as aggressive oppressors. The colonial framework fails to provide us with honesty,” another critic pointed out.

Dr. Dwyer noted, “We haven’t determined a timeline yet because the criminal investigation operates independently.”

On Thursday, lawyer Luke Officer attended the directions hearing on behalf of one of the police officers involved in the restraint of Kumanjayi White.

“An independent investigation remains a pressing necessity,” emphasized a concerned party.

Coroner Armitage informed the court that an additional directions hearing might be scheduled for February next year to update all parties involved.

‘Slow but careful and considered process’

Coroner Armitage told the court an additional directions hearing would be considered for February next year to update the parties involved.