A proposal to amend double jeopardy laws in Queensland will be brought forward following the fallout from the inquiry into the state's failed DNA testing lab with managers Cathie Allen and Justin Howes served with show cause notices.
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said forensic services in Queensland needed to be "rebuilt from the ground up" which the state government would do.
"In addition, another two are being given what we call 'please explain letters' in relation to matters that have arisen in the report and being asked to respond to that." In a statement, Ms D'Ath also acknowledged "the inquiry findings against some Queensland Health staff members and matters have been referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission".
"It is very concerning that not only are staff not willing to speak up but staff are scared to speak up in some areas Queensland health," she said.The Queensland government today handed down its response to the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing, accepting all 123 recommendations.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said a new independent oversight body would be established and $95 million would be spent to implement immediate reforms.
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