Aboriginal community police sue NT Police for alleged racial discrimination
Current and former Aboriginal community police officers have launched a class action alleging they were racially vilified, abused and underpaid while working for the NT Police Force.
Current and former Aboriginal police officers in the Northern Territory are suing the territory government for alleged racial discrimination and vilification. The class action alleges the Aboriginal community police officers (ACPOs) faced decades of offensive language, unequal pay, and a hostile work environment while serving on the force.
The lawsuit follows an unsuccessful complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission, which terminated the case after parties failed to reach a resolution. Lawyers representing the officers aim to have the matter proceed to trial in 2027, seeking compensation and an apology from NT Police. The case comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the NT Police force for racial issues, including a coronial inquest finding of systemic racism.
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