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liver in the scuffle at the island's watch-house, a succession of angry young
Aboriginal men spoke to the crowd and encouraged immediate action be taken against the police. Doomadgee's death was repeatedly branded "cold-blooded murder". Wotton joined 1,000 other people in a riot on Palm Island that resulted in the police station, the court house, and the home of the officer-in-charge being burned down. In a Friday interview with
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response to the unrest in the community. The
Wottons' legal team included Lex Wotton's long-standing lawyer, Stewart Levitt of law firm Levitt Robinson Solicitors, as well as prominent anti-discrimination barrister Chris Ronalds SC, Aboriginal barrister Joshua Creamer, and Queensland barrister Shaneen Pointing.
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Special Emergency Response Team on 27 November 2004 to carry out the entry and search of the house of the first and third applicants, officers of the Queensland Police Service with command responsibilities for the police operations on Palm Island at that time, including
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5. In relation to the applicants and group members, the failure of any officer of the
Queensland Police Service with appropriate command responsibilities on Palm Island between 22 and 26 November 2004, including Inspector Brian Richardson and Senior Sergeant Roger Whyte, to communicate effectively
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since the allegations in the prosecution case against the other co-accused were prejudicial to Wotton's case. Wotton then pleaded guilty to the charge of rioting. In late March, after Wotton had already applied to withdraw his guilty plea on the advice of his legal representatives (including his then
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newspaper interview was delivered to the public and in response to Wotton's actions during the riot, police entered Wotton's home at 4:45 am
Saturday and used a stun gun on the back of his leg to arrest him, all the time pointing a rifle at his 15-year-old daughter's head as she sat on a bedroom
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lawsuit on behalf of
Aboriginal people who lived on Palm Island against the State of Queensland and the Commissioner of the Police Service, alleging that the police had committed acts of unlawful racial discrimination in the investigation into Mulrunji's death in custody and in the subsequent police
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On Friday 19 November 2004, 36-year-old Palm Island resident
Cameron Doomadgee was arrested for public drunkenness and died in police custody an hour later. The coroner's report was released on Friday 26 November, and read to a community meeting. After hearing that Doomadgee had died from a ruptured
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4. In relation to the applicants and group members, the failure of any officer of the
Queensland Police Service with appropriate command responsibilities, including Inspector Gregory Strohfeldt and Acting Assistant Commissioner Roy Wall, to suspend Senior Sergeant Hurley from active duty on Palm
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Despite the strict bail conditions, three days later Wotton attended a protest march through
Townsville and laid flowers on the steps of the north Queensland city's police station in memory of Doomadgee. Wotton was being hailed a hero even before Doomadgee's sister put her arms around Wotton's neck
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2. In relation to the applicants and group members, between 19 and 22 November 2004, Detective Inspector Webber and Detective Senior Sergeant Kitching committed unlawful discrimination, in contravention of section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act, in their treatment of Aboriginal witnesses
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in Brisbane. The trial lasted 18 days, with the jury on 24 October finding Wotton guilty of inciting a riot that resulted in the destruction of the island's police station, the courthouse and an officer's residence. Fourteen days later, Wotton was sentenced to seven years in prison, reduced to six
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women who called for the resignation of council chairwoman Delena Foster, asserting that she "diminished the rights of all islanders by proposing a strict new alcohol ban" as well as threatening a significant source of income for the area. Eleven days later, Wotton stated that the council had only
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Justice Mortimer also ordered that the State of Queensland pay $ 95,000 in compensation to Lex Wotton, $ 10,000 to Agnes Wotton, and $ 115,000 to Cecilia Wotton. According to the Wottons' legal team, the judgment left the door open for potentially hundreds of claims for compensation by Aboriginal
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6. In relation to the applicants and group members, Detective Inspector Webber, in making at 1.45 pm on 26 November 2004 and continuing until 8.10 am on 28 November 2004 a declaration of an emergency situation under section 5 of the Public Safety Preservation Act 1986 (Qld) engaged in unlawful
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Since 2006, all prisoners and parolees in Queensland have been prohibited by law (section 132 of Queensland's Corrective Services Act, introduced by the Beattie Labor Government) from speaking to reporters without permission. Thus, for the duration of his imprisonment and parole, Wotton could not
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First, does the law effectively burden freedom of communication about government or political matters ... ? Second, if the law effectively burdens that freedom, is the law reasonably appropriate and adapted to serve a legitimate end the fulfilment of which is compatible with ... responsible
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3. In relation to the applicants and group members, between 19 and 22 November 2004, Detective Senior Sergeant Kitching committed unlawful discrimination, in contravention of section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act, in submitting inaccurate information to the coroner, and in failing to
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On 6 December, Wotton was released on bail, in part due to being characterised as a "leader and saviour" for the Palm Island community. The bail conditions required Wotton to return to court on 10 March 2007, and restricted Wotton's movements, particularly focusing on preventing his attending
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The initial trial of the claims of Lex, Agnes and Cecilia Wotton, and the issues common to their claims and the claims of the class members was heard in Townsville over a total of 22 days, between September 2015 and May 2016. On 5 December 2016, Justice Mortimer handed down a 1,806 paragraph
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to get his messages out. For example, in November 2003, Wotton's letter to the editor praised the decision to dissolve the Palm Island Aboriginal Council, since it would allow Palm Island "to adopt the very principles and practice of good governance and to see it effectively and efficiently
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at Petersham Bowling Club where he spoke of seeing the film as a boy and how it opened his eyes to the way "things were different on Palm". He went on a tour that included Melbourne on 9 August 2008 at the Solidarity Fiesta at the MUA Auditorium he said .... "I'm not afraid of anything,
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workers in Sydney observed one minute's silence in solidarity. Speakers at a Brisbane rally argued that Wotton should have been given a bravery award for what they saw as standing up to the racist oppression of Palm Islanders. Benefit concerts were also held in support of him.
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with the Palm Island community and defuse tensions within that community relating to the death in custody of Cameroon Doomadgee, and the subsequent police investigation, constituted unlawful discrimination in contravention of section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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by a jury of rioting causing destruction. Wotton's application to withdraw his plea was granted by Nase DCJ on 26 April 2007. A few days later, Wotton was released on bail with strict conditions and ordered to return in April 2008 to be tried.
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1975 (Cth), by failing to treat Senior Sergeant Christopher Hurley as a suspect in the death of Cameron Doomadgee and by allowing Senior Sergeant Hurley to continue to perform policing duties on Palm Island between 19 and 22 November
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interviewed, and in their treatment of information supplied by those witnesses, for the purposes of the investigation by the Queensland Police Service into the death of Cameron Doomadgee.
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and placed on parole. There are strict conditions surrounding his release. He was to return to Palm Island at the end of the week but was to first have some minor medical treatment.
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and found that, while the legislation did burden Mr Wotton's freedom of political communication, that burden was applied for a legitimate ends, namely maintenance of law and order.
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Aboriginal community. Approximately four years after the riot, Wotton was found guilty of inciting a riot and sentenced to seven years in prison. He later successfully sued the
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died in custody. Wotton led approximately 1,000 people in the Palm Island Riots. Wotton was arrested, but on his release, he was hailed as a hero by many residents of
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Island after the death of Cameron Doomadgee on 19 November 2004 constituted unlawful discrimination in contravention of section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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Detective Inspector Webber, Inspector Underwood and Inspector Kachel, engaged in unlawful discrimination contrary to section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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million. By the end of June, Wotton became fed up with the Palm Island Aboriginal Council's practices and handed in his resignation, reasoning that in the 3
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on 9 December, saying "you're my warrior". After a subsequent court hearing, Wotton was allowed to return home to Palm Island in early May 2005.
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on 29 November, Wotton was charged with "arson (two counts), serious assault on police (three counts), wilful damage and riot causing damage".
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because...people like you will get out there and spread the message, tell the truth." On 10 September 2008 he spoke at a public meeting at the
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remarked that it was unusual for a public spokesman and former politician to be prohibited from a public meeting. Welcoming Wotton back home,
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As Wotton waited for his trial, a man mistaken for being Wotton in September 2007 was attacked from behind while at a urinal in the
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disqualifies people from elected office in Queensland if they are an undischarged bankrupt and Wotton had previously been bankrupt.
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In October 2002, at age 34, Wotton was elected to his second term as councilor on the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council in an
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supply relevant information to the coroner, for the purposes of the coronial investigation into the death of Cameron Doomadgee.
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discharged for the benefit of all in our community." In March 2004, he wrote an open letter to the recently reelected official
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In February 2012 the High Court by majority decision, supported the gag order. The majority judgement applied the test in
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Bateman, Daniel (26 September 2007). "Thugs inflict serious injuries in hotel ambush Man bashed over mistaken identity".
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respondent is taken to have contravened section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act in the manner there set out.″
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Wotton had become something of a public speaker, speaking at various venues including presenting the screening of
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Andersen, John (29 November 2004). "Tale of Two Families. Rifle pointed at girl's head as police storm home".
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Sharratt, Selina (16 December 2006). "The Hurley Decision Wotton pulls out of Palm poll".
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activist of prominence and co-author. He also married and is the father of four children.
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Wotton was a two-time councillor on the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council when
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Moore, Tanya (27 November 2004). "Islanders Flee Riot - Report sparks violence".
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discrimination in contravention of section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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In February 2007, Wotton was granted a separate trial from his co-accused in the
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years he was on the council, the body did not achieve one long-term success.
2009:"Palm Island riots class action payout 'slap in face' to police, union says"
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Weatherup, Malcolm (2 October 2002). "Record field to contest ATSIC poll".
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In 2013, Lex Wotton, as well as his wife Cecilia and mother Agnes, filed a
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2040:"'It's about healing': Palm Islanders to share $ 30m class action payment"
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million dollar settlement and an apology by the Queensland Government.
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June 18, 2010: Aboriginal activist Lex Wotton soon to be released
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After several delays, Wotton's trial began on 6 October 2008 in the
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Andersen, John (21 May 2003). "Island seething as cash dries up".
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residents of Palm Island who were affected by the police conduct.
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Doomadgee's funeral and returning to the north Queensland island.
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Angry dreams – Aboriginal alliances in the North-West of Australia
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1194:"Telling tales of an island bad times never left by Emily Dunn"
1540:"Qld: Wotton to have separate trial from other Palm Islanders"
1965:"Wotton v State of Queensland (No 5) [2016] FCA 1457"
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Weatherup, Malcolm (30 November 2004). "Court in crossfire".
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Lineham, Sheree (19 July 2003). "Palm council 'failure'".
1446:"Alleged ringleader of Palm Island riots runs for mayor"
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Ingram, Karen (10 May 2003). "Palm anger at grog ban".
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1934:"Palm Island Residents Queensland Police Class Action"
1343:"Qld: Palm rioters given bail but banned from funeral"
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1148:Wotton, Lex (12 November 2003). "Good decision".
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1753:"Aboriginal leader criticises Wotton sentence".
930:"Lex Wotton found guilty of Palm Island rioting"
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1568:"Accused Palm Is rioter withdraws guilty plea"
1178:Wotton, Lex (26 March 2004). "Eve Reitmajer".
1021:"Lex Wotton speaks out about Palm Island riot"
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1595:"Timeline of a Death in Custody".
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1852:"Wotton loses High Court appeal"
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