After a decade of advocacy and three deaths in custody in a period of six months in 2025, Independent MLA Thomas Emerson's historic motion for a Board of Inquiry into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was passed by the Assembly with unanimous support.

Facilitator Jess Whaler will engage some of the key protagonists:

Thomas Emerson MLA
Bundjalung man and vocal advocate for First Nations justice Joe Hedger
Julie Tongs OAM, CEO of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
Kaylene McLeod, ATSIEB member and member of the Community Advisory Committee established to advise on the establishment of the Inquiry

in a conversation about the advocacy and events that led to the motion, how they would like it to be established and the outcomes they are seeking.

A small donation would be appreciated to cover printing, stationery and the occasional room hire as we are a small unfunded community group.

Contact the host of The AMC Board of Inquiry - how did it happen and why is it important?