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Queensland to push on with criminalising coercive control despite questions over police culture

State government committed to introducing legislation by end of 2023 but police need ‘extensive training’, attorney general says

The Guardian - AU

Murder case of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, allegedly denied care for diabetes, delayed again

A Queensland court hears that four of the 14 people charged over Elizabeth Struhs's death did not receive briefs of evidence due to a miscommunication between police and the prison where they are on remand.

ABC News

Queensland police domestic violence inquiry extended after flood of submissions

More than 130 extra submissions received since QPS chief Katarina Carroll took stand

The Guardian - AU

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Qld govt backs DV inquiry report extension

A Commission of Inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence has asked to hand in its report more than a month later than expected.

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Queensland Police domestic violence inquiry extends after 130 new submissions

The extension was requested following a "significant response" to evidence provided by Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll last month.

ABC News

Qld police DV inquiry mulls more hearings

An inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence could reopen to public hearings focusing on the culture in the force.

AAP

Queensland police commissioner’s evidence to inquiry sparks new call for submissions

Commission examining responses to domestic violence says Katarina Carroll’s appearance led to ‘further communications’ from officers

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Qld police DV probe reopens for a week

An inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic violence has reopened for submissions after being contacted about "cultural issues" within the force.

AAP

Senior Qld cop resigns over lewd comments

A senior police officer has resigned after his sexist comments were exposed during an inquiry into the culture of the Queensland Police Service.

AAP

Queensland’s police commissioner declined an initial invitation to appear at domestic violence inquiry

Inquiry hears Katarina Carroll was asked if a summons was needed for her to appear

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll questioned at inquiry over senior officers' misogynistic comments

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll tells an inquiry into domestic violence and police culture that she was shocked and appalled over two lewd incidents by senior staff this year.

ABC News

Queensland police commissioner to front extra hearing of domestic violence inquiry

Katarina Carroll will discuss the force’s capability and culture after critics questioned why she had not been called to appear

The Guardian - AU

‘Watershed moment’: horror and hope from inquiry into Queensland police

Shocking allegations from officers and other witnesses must drive serious change in force’s domestic violence response, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Queensland officers investigated colleagues from same police station over ‘failure of duty’ allegations

Over five weeks of hearings, inquiry has heard allegations of police failures toward domestic violence victims

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Calls for 'significant reforms' around Queensland police's handling of domestic violence as explosive inquiry wraps up

An explosive inquiry into Queensland police's handling of domestic violence cases and culture marks its final day of public hearings, sparking a chorus of calls from experts and advocates for meaningful change.

The Guardian - AU

Advocates criticise decision not to ask Queensland police boss to face domestic violence inquiry

Experts baffled by absence of commissioner, police minister and police union head among dozens of witnesses called

ABC News

Assistant Commissioner tells of 'significant' cultural issues within Queensland police force impacting domestic violence response

Queensland's most senior domestic violence officer tells a state-wide inquiry there are "significant" cultural issues within the police force that impact how officers respond to call-outs.

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Queensland Police Has Apologised After It Posted Swiftly Deleted A Fkd Comment About Rape

"Can QPS tell me what provoked sexual assault is?"

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland corruption watchdog has ‘largely abandoned responsibility’ for complaints against police, inquiry hears

Crime and Corruption Commission investigates less than 1% of complaints with vast majority handled internally by QPS

The Guardian - AU

Six Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence within two weeks, inquiry told

Crime and Corruption Commission says one case involved allegations of strangulation and rape

The Guardian - AU

‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

The Guardian - AU

‘Shit area, shit house’: Queensland police officer allegedly told not to waste time investigating woman’s death, inquiry hears

Survey of 53 QPS officers revealed ‘prettier’ domestic violence victims more likely to receive attention from police, inquiry hears

ABC News

Former detective tells inquiry Queensland police recruits are taught how to avoid making domestic violence orders

Queensland police say they are "DV fatigued" and fearful of scrutiny over their response to a large volume of domestic violence cases, leading to a culture of "taking shortcuts" to avoid making DV orders.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police told victim her assault complaint was not ‘valid’ after speaking to perpetrator, inquiry hears

Commission of inquiry into QPS response to domestic and family violence hears from women who say police did not take them seriously

The Guardian - AU

‘Blaming her for wanting a boyfriend’: assault victim with disability critical of Queensland police response

Inquiry into QPS attitudes to domestic violence also hears police failed to assist in instances of elder abuse

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