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Queensland forensic DNA lab sacks managing scientist Cathie Allen after inquiry

Cathie Allen giving evidence last year at an inquiry into Queensland's DNA testing system.  (Supplied)

The managing scientist of the Queensland government-run DNA testing lab, Cathie Allen, has had her contract terminated six months after she faced questions at an inquiry into wide-ranging failures at the lab.

The inquiry, led by former Court of Appeal president Walter Sofronoff, was critical of Ms Allen, including that she lied to her immediate supervisor and to senior police about the work of the lab.

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