Calls for inquiry into ACT Indigenous man's death in NSW prison

Winnunga Nimmityjah chief executive Julie Tongs, who has called for an independent inquiry. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

An Indigenous Canberra man has died in a NSW prison, a leading Aboriginal health organisation has said, prompting them to call for the ACT government to commission an independent review into the "avoidable tragedy".

Winnunga Nimmityjah chief executive Julie Tongs said TJ Denniss had died in a NSW prison at the weekend, where he had been incarcerated after being transferred from ACT Corrective Services.