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An inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab hands its findings to government today, after months of public hearings that revealed a "toxic" workplace, "divided allegiances" and "complete failure" of responsibility.

A music studio is a burst of colour and culture in an unlikely place — one of Australia's most controversial coal mines.

Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd says issues raised in several inquiries about toxic police culture and a "failure of leadership" have given senior police pause, but he's determined to rebuild public trust and improve attitudes and morale within the ranks.

As hard questions are asked about Queensland police’s leadership, concerns are raised about a new focus on recruitment

Problems with mould led to a change in the DNA gathering process at Queensland crime scenes, but no one verified its effectiveness, an inquiry has been told.

The Queensland government admits reporting sexism, racism and misogyny in the police force has impacted the ongoing recruitment drive.

The report highlights problems of misogyny and racism, and points the finger at the most senior ranks of the Queensland Police Service for failing to act when concerns were raised in the past. Here's some of the most damning findings.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will restructure the police force to stamp out a culture of sexism, racism and misogyny, but the top cop will stay.

"It is a failure of the leadership of the organisation that this situation has been allowed to continue over many years unchecked."

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk backs the beleaguered police commissioner, Katarina Carroll, to keep her job and implement reforms

As with officers who engaged in serious sexism or racism, the force’s entire leadership have been told to do better in the future