DNA evidence in thousands of Queensland criminal cases is under question tonight. A leading scientist claims to have exposed critical laboratory failures during an investigation into the cold case murder of a young Mackay woman. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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DNA evidence in thousands of Queensland criminal cases is under question tonight. A leading scientist claims to have exposed critical laboratory failures during an investigation into the cold case murder of a young Mackay woman. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Scandal-plagued DNA lab forced to store bodies in temporary coolrooms
Scandal-plagued DNA lab forced to store bodies in temporary coolrooms
Aug 10, 2024
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A new DNA guide using simple language will be introduced into Queensland after police agreed to a higher standard of forensic testing despite not understanding the science behind it. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash | Sky News Australia
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A new DNA guide using simple language will be introduced into Queensland after police agreed to a higher standard of forensic testing despite not understanding the science behind it. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash | Sky News Australia
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Queensland’s DNA testing service calls for more funding to build new facilities
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Queensland’s DNA testing service calls for more funding to build new facilities
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'It is clear to me that nothing short of a full, open and rigorous commission of inquiry can restore confidence in DNA testing in this state.' A commission of inquiry is to be held into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory to 'restore confidence' in DNA testing. The Queensland government made the announcement today after Queensland police said they were reviewing sexual assault cases initially deemed to not have enough DNA evidence. | ABC News
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'It is clear to me that nothing short of a full, open and rigorous commission of inquiry can restore confidence in DNA testing in this state.' A commission of inquiry is to be held into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory to 'restore confidence' in DNA testing. The Queensland government made the announcement today after Queensland police said they were reviewing sexual assault cases initially deemed to not have enough DNA evidence. | ABC News
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Questions? Let us know in the comments. One of the main issues happened in 2018 when the lab stopped testing samples with smaller amounts of DNA. Thousands of cases are now being reviewed, some dating back almost 15 years. Read more: https://ab.co/3X92Nrr | ABC Brisbane
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Questions? Let us know in the comments. One of the main issues happened in 2018 when the lab stopped testing samples with smaller amounts of DNA. Thousands of cases are now being reviewed, some dating back almost 15 years. Read more: https://ab.co/3X92Nrr | ABC Brisbane
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Inside the Queensland government's DNA testing lab.
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Inside the Queensland government's DNA testing lab.
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A scandal within Queensland's DNA lab is seemingly escalating. A commission of inquiry into the state-run lab has heard previously ordered testing has been paused out of concern evidence could be lost. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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'We have a responsibility to act and provide...justice in whatever way we can.' Queensland authorities will review every DNA sample connected to a major crime since early 2018, after an inquiry into the state's forensic lab found the potential for miscarriages of justice. Jemima Burt reports from Brisbane. | ABC News
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This week: The regional Queensland shooting, Robodebt and DNA inquiry findings Qld news: https://ab.co/2qrIh8q | ABC Brisbane
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There's been development in the DNA testing disaster. Pressure has been building on the Queensland government to reopen the commission of inquiry after fears crucial evidence went under the radar. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #qldpol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Queensland DNA lab at 'point of critical failure' with victims of crime waiting years for testing, report finds
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Queensland DNA testing inquiry continues
Oct 25, 2022
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'Opening of the floodgates': Killer to use Qld’s DNA lab failings in appeal
Aug 26, 2023
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Queensland government accepts all DNA inquiry recommendations
Dec 15, 2022
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Qld DNA lab inquiry focuses on failure after Shandee’s death
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DNA samples connected to thousands of investigations in Queensland to be reviewed
Sep 20, 2022
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$95 million to be granted to Queensland DNA and forensic services
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DNA labs ‘missing crucial evidence’
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Former police chief to head Queensland’s scandal-plagued DNA lab
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Profound flaws found in Queensland’s forensic DNA services
Oct 5, 2022
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A public inquiry into Queensland's DNA debacle is underway. Some of the state's worst criminals may have escaped justice due to poor processes in the lab. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Second inquiry into Qld DNA lab
Oct 5, 2023
ABC News
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Despite two royal commission-style inquiries, Queensland's DNA lab is still flawed and still failing the state. A new report has found rapists and child abusers could be roaming amongst us and killers are likely getting away with murder. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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Queensland forensics lab in 'sustained crisis', with 'failure in leadership' leading to toxic culture, report finds
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Calls for independent inquiry into Queensland forensic lab amid DNA testing failures
Jun 2, 2022
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A second commission of inquiry into Queensland's scandal-plagued DNA lab began with scientists quizzed about what they knew. The new hearing was called after the number of compromised cases rose to nearly 40,000. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #DNAInquiry #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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An explosive interim report into forensic DNA testing in Queensland has the potential to impact thousands of cases. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk called for immediate action even before the public inquiry begins on September 26. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane
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The Queensland Government is refusing to shut down a forensic lab at the centre of a DNA scandal. Found to have taken short-cuts, there's now a backlog of samples that need retesting. | 10 News Queensland
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