Our purpose
To provide high quality, timely and innovative forensic services supporting the integrity of the justice system and the Queensland Community.
Leadership
Forensic Science Queensland was officially established on 29 May 2023 within the Department of Queensland Health in response to recommendations by Mr Walter Sofronoff KC, following the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland [PDF 4.1 MB].
On 1 July 2024, Forensic Science Queensland was administratively assigned to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG). FSQ is governed by the FSQ Advisory Council established under the Forensic Science Queensland Act 2024. The Act creates a new statutory framework to ensure high quality, reliable, independent and impartial forensic services for the administration of criminal justice in Queensland. The Advisory Council's function is to monitor and review policies and procedures of FSQ, and to give advice and make recommendations on these matters to the Director of FSQ and the Attorney-General.
Key strategic pillars
We are focused on ensuring that Forensic Service Queensland (FSQ) delivers in 4 key areas.