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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.

AAP · Nov 24, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

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.

AAP · Nov 21, 2022

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

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

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.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 17, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

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.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022