In June 2022, the Queensland Government established a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into Forensic DNA Testing, led by Mr Walter Sofronoff KC. By September 2022, Mr Sofronoff KC produced an interim report containing three recommendations, followed by a final report in December 2022, producing a further 123 recommendations for significant reforms in forensic services.
In 2023, a further COI was established, led by Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC, which produced an additional two recommendations. The recommendations from both Commissions were fully accepted by the Queensland Government with a commitment of $170 million to improve and sustain forensic service delivery across the state.
Documents
- Sofronoff Report - Commision of Inquiry into Forensic DNA testing in Queensland - Final Report (health.qld.gov.au) [PDF 4.1 MB]
- Bennett Report - DNA Project 13 Report.pdf (dnaproject13inquiry.qld.gov.au) [PDF 1.5 MB]
Recommendation progress
FSQ has been working with our justice system stakeholders to progress and implement the recommendations.
As at 15 Novemver 2024
The Delivery of Recommendations Progress reports have been tabled in parliament:
Last updated: November 2024