See Bulsey and Lenoy v State of Queensland [2015] QCA 187 at para [6] (‘Bulsey’). See also KeenanSarah, ‘A Blue Wristband View of History? The Death of Mulrunji Doomadgee and the illusion of postcolonial Australia’ (2009) 34(4) Alternative Law Journal248–52.
2.
In 2006, the Coroner concluded that Mr Doomadgee had died as a consequence of punches from the arresting officer. A few months later, the Director of Public Prosecutions announced that no charges would be laid. This decision was overturned by a review conducted by Sir Laurence Street of the Supreme Court of NSW. This led to a Supreme Court trial in Townsville in which the Senior Sergeant was found not guilty of manslaughter and assault.
3.
(2003) 214 CLR 118.
4.
Bulsey [1].
5.
Bulsey [2].
6.
Bulsey [59].
7.
Bulsey [4] citing Trobridge v Hardy (1955) 94 CLR 147.
8.
Trobridge v Hardy (1955) 94 CLR 147 at 152.
9.
Bulsey [5].
10.
Bulsey [7].
11.
Bulsey [6].
12.
Bulsey [12]–[13]. Alderson v Booth [1969] 2 QB 216 at 220.
13.
Bulsey [14]. Williams v The Queen (1986) 161 CLR 278 at 300.
14.
Bulsey [15]. O'Hare v Chief Constable of Royal Ulster Constabulary [1997] AC 286.
15.
Bulsey [10].
16.
Bulsey [16].
17.
Bulsey [17].
18.
Bulsey [19].
19.
Bulsey [46]–[47].
20.
Bulsey [54].
21.
Bulsey [54].
22.
Bulsey [54].
23.
Fox v Percy (2003) 214 CLR 118.
24.
Devries v Australian National Railways Commission (1993) 177 CLR 472
