Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson is due reveal on Tuesday how he will discipline six officers who are accused of conducting a flawed investigation into the 2004 death in custody of Palm Island man Mulrunji Doomadgee.
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) more than a fortnight ago released a scathing report into the officer's actions and gave Commissioner Atkinson until Tuesday to say what action he will taken against them.
The report found serious flaws in the initial investigation - conducted by four officers who fraternised with Snr Sgt Hurley - and errors in a subsequent internal review by two senior officers.
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Mulrunji Doomadgee died of massive internal injuries at the Palm Island watchhouse soon after his arrest for drunkenness.
The arresting officer, Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley, was later acquitted of his manslaughter.
Commission Atkinson's disciplinary deadline now coincides with Supreme Court action being brought by Detective Senior Sergeant Raymond Kitching and Detective Sergeant Darren Robinson - two officers involved in the initial investigation.
Lawyers acting for the police officers will argue the police commissioner is being forced to make a hasty decision under pressure from the CMC, which threatens his impartiality and the fair treatment of the officers.
They will seek an injunction restraining either Mr Atkinson or the CMC from commencing disciplinary action against their clients.
