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state political reporter Rachel Riga

Queensland's forensic DNA lab inquiry finds 'serious' failures reduced prospect of conviction, thousands of samples may be retested

A report into forensic DNA testing in Queensland has found "serious" failures at a state-run lab, caused by a series of factors including "mismanagement" and "dishonesty by senior managers".

A commission of inquiry was led by former president of the Court of Appeal Walter Sofronoff, who said major issues at the lab persisted for years.

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