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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

Rape victims reportedly being turned away from Queensland hospitals is ‘unacceptable’, says minister

Queensland ambulance
Alleged rape victims have reportedly been turned away from Queensland hospitals, partly due to a lack of rape kits and trained staff. Photograph: Russell Freeman/AAP

Reports that alleged rape victims have been turned away from Queensland hospitals and advised to take photos of their injuries are “completely unacceptable”, the state’s health minister says.

Allegations of victims’ failed attempts to access forensic examinations after alleged assaults were aired by the Liberal National party opposition during question time on Tuesday.

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