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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee

Queensland lab at the centre of DNA testing failures allegedly beset by workplace conflicts

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A culture of conflict developed at the Queensland DNA testing lab at the centre of a commission of inquiry. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA

Alleged serious DNA testing failures at Queensland’s troubled forensic lab developed alongside a “chronic toxic culture” in the workplace, including a large number of bullying complaints, claims of “vendettas” against managers and staff requiring stress leave.

Guardian Australia can reveal the state government engaged consulting companies, psychologists, mediators and lawyers in an attempt to fix long-running cultural problems at the Queensland Health forensic and scientific services facility.

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