A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab’s failures has claimed the Queensland government rejected her offer to help, describing it as “attacking the messenger”.
Dr Kirsty Wright will lead DNA testing lab reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected in October, LNP leader David Crisafulli said.
“It came with enormous risks and sacrifices. Everything I’ve done, I’ve done for victims of crime and for Queenslanders – and I’ve done for free.” It was recommended samples between 2007 and 2016 be reviewed, with up to 100,000 – including 400 alleged rape victims – set to be retested.The backlog is expected to take three years to clear.
“I am quite confident the Leader of the Opposition asked about the CEO position, which I am advised she did not apply for,” he told parliament. “Dr Wright’s expertise and determination exposed the failings of the DNA Lab, now they can help deliver the reform desperately needed,” he said.
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