Kumanjayi Walker inquest hears of potential conflict of interest after Superintendent Jody Nobbs testimony

The Kumanjayi Walker inquest has finished its fourth week of evidence shrouded in questions of procedural fairness, following revelations one of the legal teams might have a conflict of interest. Key points: Concerns have been raised about counsel representing both a senior police officer and the Immediate Response Team Coroner Elizabeth Armitage told the court the conflict of interest could have been anticipated The inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death will resume on October 10 WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a person who has died, used with the permission of their family. Yesterday, the inquest heard candid evidence from a senior member of the Northern Territory police force that racism could be a "broader issue" in the NT police force. 'A conflict has arisen' Yesterday, the coroner heard Constable Rolfe was deployed to Yuendumu to arrest Mr Walker and carry out general policing duties as part of the specialised Immediate Response Team. The coroner heard from Constable Rolfe's counsel, David Edwardson KC that Dr Freckleton's position "became obvious in extreme," during yesterday's evidence given the senior officer expressed opinions about the IRT's conduct, and Dr Freckleton currently represents both the IRT and Superintendent Nobbs.