Racism, bias led to 'superficial investigation' of teen's death
A coronial inquest revealed that racism and unconscious bias compromised the investigation into Mark Haines' death in 1988. Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame stated that a superficial investigation likely occurred due to the victim's Indigenous background. Haines' family continues to seek answers as they challenge the long-held conclusion of suicide.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · ABC News – Australia · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 20 Jun 2026, 22:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 22:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- Investigation reveals 93% of recent ICE arrests in New York, New Jersey
- A leap of faith, a leap in time
- The many questions that Hanson needs to answer
- Readers share emotional connections to favorite Steven Spielberg films
- Poppy King returns to Australia to launch new lipstick line
- Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote
Trending
- Nollamara backyard development under investigation by City of Stirling amid neighbours’ concerns
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- Europe's AI complacency risks economic collapse by 2031, warns think tank
- Aussie surfers ride a wave of success in Brazil
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Doctor charged with filming naked pool patrons wins three-month secrecy order