Racism a possibility in death of pregnant Wiradjuri woman Naomi Williams, inquest hears

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March 15 2019 - 8:00am
ANSWERS NEEDED: Naomi Williams was 27 years old and six-months' pregnant when she died after repeated hospital visits. Family members followed the inquest on Thursday via video link at Wagga Courthouse.
ANSWERS NEEDED: Naomi Williams was 27 years old and six-months' pregnant when she died after repeated hospital visits. Family members followed the inquest on Thursday via video link at Wagga Courthouse.

Racial discrimination, poor cultural awareness and a lack of Indigenous representation in hospitals have been identified during a coronial inquest as possible factors leading to the death of a pregnant Riverina woman.

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Toby Vue

Court Reporter

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