Indigenous Leader Mick Mundine Charged Over 1986 Child Sexual Assault

Mick Mundine, a prominent Sydney Indigenous elder and chief executive of the Aboriginal Housing Company, was arrested on Thursday, October 8 at 7am in Redfern. The 79-year-old has been charged with sexual assault and indecency, and sexual assault of a person under 16 years old, relating to allegations involving a 15-year-old girl in June 1986. He was granted conditional bail and will appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, October 14.

The arrest and charges

NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad detectives arrested Mundine in Redfern and took him to Newtown Police Station for questioning. He was charged with two offences: sexual assault with assault and indecent act, and sexual assault of a person under 16 years of age. The charges stem from alleged historical sexual assaults on a then 15-year-old girl in Redfern in June 1986. His lawyer, Fahim Arya, said outside court that he would fight the charges.

Strike Force investigation

Strike Force Millersburg was established in December 2025 to investigate the alleged historical offences. The investigation was conducted by Sex Crimes Squad detectives following extensive inquiries. The arrest followed these inquiries by the Sex Crimes Squad. Mundine was granted conditional bail pending his court appearance.

Mundine’s role in the community

Mundine is a Bundjalung man from Baryulgil in northern NSW who has worked in the Redfern community for decades. He has served as chief executive of the Aboriginal Housing Company for most of its 53-year history. The company completed the controversial $70 million Pemulwuy Project on Redfern’s The Block in 2023 after decades of opposition. Mundine has also held directorships in the Aboriginal Medical Service and the Redfern Aboriginal Corporation.

Family connections

Mundine is the brother of legendary boxer Tony Mundine OAM, who died in August 2026. He is uncle to Anthony Mundine, a former professional rugby league player and boxer. He is also related to political strategist, businessman and former politician Warren Mundine. His family’s prominence in boxing and community advocacy has made the charges particularly high-profile in Sydney.

Final Thoughts

Mundine faces two sexual assault charges relating to a 40-year-old allegation. He will appear in court on October 14 to face the charges, which his lawyer has pledged to contest. The case marks a significant development in a strike force investigation that began in December 2025.

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