Joint Apology – Ms Dhu

On behalf of the Western Australia Police Force and WA Country Health Service, we apologise to the family and community of the late Ms Julieka Ivanna DHU, a young Aboriginal woman, for the circumstances leading to her death on 4 August 2014.

We are truly sorry for the circumstances of Ms Dhu’s death and recognise the significant impact her passing has had on her family and her community.

This apology is made following a mediation process that concluded in March 2024. Other than this apology, details of the conclusion of the mediation process remain confidential.