7am ‘We do not feel safe’: Kumanjayi White’s grandfather on the danger of the NT police
Aug 10, 2025
Ned Hargraves, a respected Warlpiri elder and spokesperson for Kumanjayi Walker's family, shares his profound insights on the systemic failures of the Northern Territory Police following the tragic deaths of his grandson, Kumanjayi White, and Kumanjayi Walker. He highlights the urgent need for police reform and the removal of firearms from remote communities. Hargraves poignantly speaks about the ongoing fear and insecurity faced by his community, calling for genuine safety measures and healing to restore trust in the system.
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Kumanjayi White’s Life And Death
- Ned Hargraves describes his grandson Kumanjayi White as a happy 24-year-old with a disability who loved family and going out.
- He says police restrained and strangled him over a small item, taking his life for a bottle of Coke.
Coroner Names Systemic Police Racism
- The coroner found Zachary Rolfe racist and said NT Police displayed hallmarks of institutional racism.
- Ned Hargraves welcomed the clear findings and thanked the coroner for naming systemic failures.
Remove Guns From Remote Communities
- Ned Hargraves demands police remove guns in remote communities because armed officers make people feel unsafe.
- He says police must drop their guns before leaders will negotiate or welcome them into communities.