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The inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab hands its findings to government today. Here's what we learned

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.

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Stoking the fire

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

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Queensland police leadership is facing up to uncomfortable truths after a series of damning inquiry findings, says senior cop

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.

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Queensland police allowed sexist and racist attitudes to flourish – advocates are worried about its $100m ‘reward’

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

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Suspect DNA method used for years in Qld

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.

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DV inquiry impacts Qld police recruitment

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

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How will Queensland Police Service improve its response to domestic and family violence after inquiry condemns 'failure of leadership'?

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.

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Qld top cop says COVID-19 hindered reform

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.

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Truly Fkd QLD Police Inquiry Finds Sexism, Racism Misogyny Allowed To Run ‘Unchecked’ In Force

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

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Queensland police ‘failure of leadership’ has allowed sexism, racism and fear to take hold, inquiry finds

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

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police let off with a talking to after inquiry’s scathing report

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

The Guardian - AU

Commission of inquiry into Queensland police culture and responses to domestic violence report handed down

A report into Queensland police responses to domestic violence finds a "failure of leadership" allowed cultural issues within the service to fester "unchecked" for years, recommending the state government establish a police integrity unit to handle police complaints.

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Queensland police domestic violence inquiry final report handed down – as it happened

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Queensland police whistleblower goes public to argue commissioner Katarina Carroll should lose her job

Kate Pausina ‘bared her soul’ by revealing the harassment and bullying she suffered to the inquiry into QPS. She wants to see change

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Former UN and military advisor hired to clean up Queensland police culture

Queensland's Police Commissioner announces she's hired a workplace cultural expert to help restore the reputation of the police service following a damming public inquiry which revealed sexism and racism amongst some officers.

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For Fuck’s Sake: The Boss Of Qld Police’s First Nations Unit Is Under Investigation For Racism

At this point I'm losing count of all the accusations of racism to come out of this force.

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Queensland watch house whistleblower labelled ‘dog’ in Facebook group for police

Exclusive: current and former officers appear to be involved in the conversation about the whistleblower on a private group

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Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll 'hopes to survive' culture report after watch house recordings released

Commissioner Katarina Carroll says audio of Brisbane City watch house staff using racist slurs was "truly abhorrent" and she is the best person to change the service's culture.

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Qld top cop 'hopes to survive' scandals

Queensland's police commissioner says she needs more time to fix the culture of sexism, misogyny and racism in the police force after three years in the role.

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Queensland police service apologises for ‘sickening’ racist comments in leaked audio recordings

Deputy commissioner Mark Wheeler says comments made at the Brisbane city watchhouse ‘have no place in society’

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Racist comments at Brisbane watch house 'horrific', Queensland Premier says after leaked audio referred to Ethical Standards Command

In the leaked audio, police officers and staff at the Brisbane city watch house can be heard joking about "beating and burying" black people and raising fears Australia would be "taken over".

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police minister was sent recording of racist police comments, whistleblower says

Mark Ryan’s office referred the matter to the Queensland police service, an action that whistleblower Steven Marshall describes as ‘reckless’

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Leaked audio reveals cultural problems in Queensland police force, human rights commissioner says

Scott McDougall calls for independent scrutiny of police after recordings reveal racist and violent language at Brisbane watch house

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Leaked audio reveals Queensland police staff in racist conversations, joking about violence to black people and protesters

Exclusive: Whistleblower’s recordings capture multiple offensive discussions between officers at Brisbane watch house

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Days after an Indigenous man was found unresponsive in a Kowanyama police cell, his family calls for answers

Protesters have gathered outside the police station and the Kowanyama Mayor says residents want answers.

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