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NSW coroner ‘very troubled’ by health policy change after Stolen Generations member dies in custody

The Guardian - World News Social JusticeNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Douglas SmithMarch 6, 2026 at 09:47 AM
NSW coroner ‘very troubled’ by health policy change after Stolen Generations member dies in custody
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A NSW coroner has expressed concern over a policy change that delays health screenings for Indigenous inmates, following the death of Gregory Merriman in December 2022. Merriman, a 58-year-old Yuin man and member of the Stolen Generations, died from a heart attack at Silverwater's Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre (MRRC). He did not receive a chronic health screening prior to his death. The coroner fears the delayed screenings could lead to undetected health issues in Indigenous inmates. Merriman was a direct descendant of Yuin leader Umbarra.

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Gregory Merriman did not have a chronic health screening before his death.

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A NSW coroner criticised plans to delay health screenings for Indigenous inmates.

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Gregory Merriman was a member of the Stolen Generations.

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Yuin man Gregory Merriman died in Silverwater prison in 2022.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Indigenous Australians 40% Sydney 50% Stolen Generations 60% Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre 60% Yuin ×270% NSW Coroner 70% Silverwater prison 80% Gregory Merriman ×290%

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death in custody 100% indigenous inmates 90% health screening 80% stolen generations 70% coroner 60% health policy 50% heart attack 40%

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