The Commission of Inquiry
On 10 May 2022, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced an independent Commission of Inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence as recommended by the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce report, ‘Hear her voice’.
Also on 10 May 2022, the Government provided its response to the report including supporting recommendation 2, to establish a Commission of Inquiry to ensure full public confidence in the ability of our police to protect victims and to hold perpetrators to account. Read the response to the recommendations.
The independent Commission of Inquiry will examine Queensland policing responses to domestic and family violence.
Her Honour Judge Deborah Richards has been appointed as the Commissioner for the Inquiry.
You can:
- read more about the Commission of inquiry, what it takes into account and will examine
- learn more about the Commissioner and Counsel Assisting
- view the terms of reference for the Commission of inquiry
- read more about the public hearings, including transcripts and exhibits tendered.
- Last reviewed
- 9 August, 2022
- Last updated
- 9 August, 2022