Bikie brawl trial set to start in Queensland

Six men are set to stand trial on the Gold Coast over a public brawl that sparked a controversial crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Accused instigator Jacques Teamo, 45, is among the alleged bikie gang members expected to face trial in the Southport Magistrates Court over the September 2013 turf war.

The fight disrupted diners in a busy Broadbeach restaurant and spilled into the street where it will be alleged a large group of Bandidos members were massed in a show of force.

The violence later spread to the Southport watchhouse.

In retaliation, the Newman government introduced a range of tough legislative measures for bikies, including lengthy prison sentences, solitary confinement and bans on members gathering in public.

The Palaszczuk government has flagged a review of the legislation.

Four men who had been set to join the six going on trial are expected to enter a guilty plea at the start of proceedings.

A further 16 people who were allegedly involved in the brawl are set to face a second trial at a later date.