Lehrmann denied Higgins footage from #MeToo documentary The producers of a documentary starring Brittany Higgins said their film will not affect former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann's trial for alleged rape. AAP · Jun 29
Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations A trial date can now be revealed for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub. AAP · Apr 7
Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations A trial date has been set for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub. AAP · Mar 18
Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive. AAP · Jul 31, 2025
Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending. AAP · May 30, 2025
Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links A teen will be subject to a strict probation order after being charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and spending 251 days in custody. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
Qld cop 'turns to drug supply after work harassment' Rachelle Elise Perry went into a downward spiral and began supplying drugs after being subjected to harassment in the police force, a court has been told. AAP · Jun 14, 2023
Innocent Queensland children pleading guilty to avoid harsh bail laws, lawyers say Many children on remand who may be exonerated or not sentenced are pleading guilty to escape long periods of detention The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023
Qld govt ambivalent about police watchdog Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is non-committal about a new police watchdog, saying a new public sector complaints "clearing house" is being planned. AAP · Nov 23, 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 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 · Nov 21, 2022
Qld cops face restructure after DV report Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has promised to restructure the state's police force to stamp out a culture of sexism, racism and misogyny. AAP · Nov 20, 2022
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". ABC News · Nov 14, 2022
Qld police chief called back to DV inquiry Queensland's police commissioner has been recalled to give more evidence about cultural issues in the force at the state's domestic violence inquiry. AAP · Sep 15, 2022
ABC News · Sep 15, 2022 Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, union president Ian Leavers called to front domestic violence inquiry Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll and police union president Ian Leavers are called to give further evidence at an inquiry into the state's police culture and response to domestic violence cases.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022 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
AAP · Aug 18, 2022 Qld top cop 'did not know' DV plan on hold Queensland's police commissioner has promised to restart a plan to better resource the response to domestic violence after learning it was on hold.
AAP · Jul 10, 2022 Qld police culture probe at DV inquiry Queensland police responses to domestic and family violence are the focus of an inquiry that has begun its public hearings in Brisbane.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022 ‘Nobody knows about it’: Queensland police inquiry criticised for tight submission deadline Domestic violence campaigners say new three-week timeline is better but still ‘not good enough’
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