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 By state political reporter Kate McKenna

Five revelations from the 'shocking' report into Queensland forensic lab DNA bungle

A police task force is having to re-examine thousands of major crime cases after questions were raised over statements about DNA testing.

DNA testing thresholds were changed in 2018 meaning some samples with low levels were reported as “no DNA detected” or “DNA insufficient for further processing”.

Yesterday a Commission of Inquiry into the problem delivered an interim report into Queensland's state-run forensics lab.

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