Reported at www.abc.net.au: The Northern Territory Police Association has raised concerns regarding the appointment of senior officers, including Acting Commissioner Martin Dole, following findings of “incompetence” and “negligence” against Police Commissioner Michael Murphy by the territory’s corruption watchdog.

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has initiated the process to terminate Murphy’s position after it was revealed he mishandled a conflict of interest when appointing a close friend as Assistant Commissioner.

The integrity of other high-level appointments made during Murphy’s tenure has been called into question, prompting demands for independent assessments of those positions.