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NAAJA Calls for Investigation into Aboriginal Mother's Death

1/2/2026

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The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) has demanded an independent investigation into the death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal mother at the Tennant Creek watch house.
The woman died on December 27 after an arrest for alleged aggravated assault on December 25.
Northern Territory Police say her death resulted from a medical episode.
Tennant Creek lacks an on-duty custody nurse.
In 2024-25, 33 of 113 custody deaths were Aboriginal.

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The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) has demanded an independent investigation into the death of a 44-year-old Aboriginal mother at the Tennant Creek watch house.
The woman died on December 27 after an arrest for alleged aggravated assault on December 25.
Northern Territory Police say her death resulted from a medical episode.
Tennant Creek lacks an on-duty custody nurse.
In 2024-25, 33 of 113 custody deaths were Aboriginal.