Email By Sarah Farnsworth and staff Updated November 14, 2019 18:26:50 Video: CCTV footage from the Inflation nightclub captured the 2017 shooting. (ABC News) Related Story: No charges for man shot by police at erotic ball Related Story: Melbourne police filmed dancing with swingers before nightclub shooting Map: Melbourne 3000 Victoria Police has been criticised by the state's anti-corruption watchdog for its "failure" to properly investigate the actions of officers who shot two people at a Melbourne nightclub two years ago. Key points:The ABC understands the two people who were shot are set to be paid $3 million by Victoria PoliceAt a press conference, Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said the officers had "acted in self-defence"A police "failure" to properly investigate the shooting could result in risks to public safety, the anti-corruption watchdog said The pair yesterday received one of Victoria's most significant compensation payouts from Victoria Police over the … [Read more...] about ‘Significant’ compensation payout for couple shot by police inside Melbourne’s Inflation nightclub
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Banking royal commission hears funeral plan targeted Aboriginal customers
Email By business reporters Stephanie Chalmers and Michael Janda Updated July 04, 2018 08:38:53 Photo: ACBF chief executive Bryn Jones gave evidence in a Darwin session of the banking royal commission. (Supplied) Related Story: Funeral insurer denies payout to customer of more than 20 years after daughter's death Related Story: 'Aboriginal Funeral Plan' run for-profit by non-Indigenous owners and management Map: Darwin 0800 The banking royal commission has heard how a private funeral insurance company with no Aboriginal affiliation used the rainbow serpent in its marketing materials and targeted Indigenous customers. Key points:Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund used rainbow serpent in advertising, but it was not an Indigenous-affiliated organisationCustomers believed any money paid which exceeded coverage amount would be returned to familiesElders paid into funeral fund for years, with many customers signed up being under 30 At the commission's second day of hearings … [Read more...] about Banking royal commission hears funeral plan targeted Aboriginal customers
