The inquest into the death in custody of Cameron Doomadgee has reopened on Palm Island off Townsville in north Queensland.
Mr Doomadgee had a ruptured liver and broken ribs when he died in police custody on Palm Island in 2004.
Queensland police Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley stood trial on manslaughter and assault charges in 2007 and was found not guilty.
Today, the inquest into Mr Doomadgee’s death reopened after a District Court judge overturned the original coroner’s ruling and ordered the reopening.
The inquest will hear testimony from eight people, including Senior Sergeant Hurley later in the week.
The inquest will continue on Palm Island for the next three days before moving to Townsville.