The Queensland government promised to put victims first. Instead it buried a report from domestic violence survivors
The Queensland government has withheld a report from a panel of domestic violence survivors that criticized police responses to family violence. The report advocated for civilian oversight of police complaints, a recommendation the government has not publicly addressed.
Why it matters
Transparency in government handling of domestic violence policy is critical for public trust and the safety of vulnerable populations.
The government convened a panel of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence to identify gaps in the system and guide reforms. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP The government convened a panel of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence to identify gaps in the system and guide reforms. Photograph: Dan Peled/AAP Domestic violence The Queensland government promised to put victims first. Instead it buried a report from domestic violence survivors Exclusive: Report from LNP-convened panel heavily criticises police responses to family violence and calls for civilian oversight
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Queensland government has buried the findings of its own working group of domestic violence victim-survivors, after their report was heavily critical of police responses and called for a “civilian review mechanism” to escalate complaints about police.
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