AN EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE? Reporter: Wendy Carlisle Brazilian student Roberto Laudisio Curti died after being chased, pinned down and tasered fourteen times by NSW police officers. The police say the use of force was reasonable but evidence at the inquest into his death said it was 'unreasonable', 'excessive' and an 'act of thuggery'. Did the police shoot first and ask questions later?
Background Briefing is now broadcast after the 8am news bulletin on Sunday morning.
Recently on Background Briefing:
WHERE THERE'S SMOKE Reporter: Stan Correy A fatal fire in a Sydney high rise apartment building has exposed widespread failures in fire safety compliance. For residents of Australia's tallest apartment building it is a burning issue.
FOR THEIR EYES ONLY Reporter: Di Martin ASIO and law enforcement agencies say technology is undermining their capabilities. They want new powers, including access to two years of our phone and internet data. Is the intrusion justified?
PNG LAND SCANDAL Reporter: Jemima Garrett Logging companies in PNG are using special agricultural leases to clear vast tracts of rainforest timber, on the promise of roads and economic development for remote villages.
BACK TO BALI Presenter: Peter Hughes Bali bombing survivor Peter Hughes makes an emotional journey back to the scene of the blasts. On the tenth anniversary he asks, how safe is Bali today and what has happened to the Balinese victims?
SAVING THE MASTHEAD Reporter: Hagar Cohen Denial, division and disbelief; key players reveal what was happening inside Fairfax as the internet ate its newspaper business.
Background Briefing stories in the news again:
HENDRA VACCINE RELEASED The bat-borne Hendra virus has claimed the lives of 4 people and over 80 horses. But the CSIRO together with Pfizer have developed a vaccine for horses that will prevent the spread of the virus to humans. Ian Townsend reported on the virus in his program Hendra and the bats .
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