Victoria Police apologises to Makai family as custody-death inquest opens

Victoria Police apologised to the family of John Makai, 58, father of 10, who died in 2023 from serious head trauma in custody. Lawyer Andrew Imrie conveyed the apology for Chief Commissioner Mike Bush as the Victorian coroner's inquest opened 28 September 2026, with footage shown on the first day. Findings could shape custody practice.