Queensland police officer minimised domestic violence despite ‘punch-sized’ bruises, inquiry hears

A commission of inquiry has been told of a case where a Queensland police officer did not act on a complaint about a breach of a domestic violence order for two months. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

A domestic violence victim was “failed” by a Queensland police officer who minimised her assault, despite clear evidence of a “punch-sized” bruise on her ribcage and allegations her partner threatened to decapitate a dog, a commission of inquiry has heard.

The inquiry into police responses to domestic and family violence also heard of instances of officers failing to switch on body-worn cameras and victims being turned away from front counters when attempting to report domestic violence.