Queensland Police Service

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the primary law enforcement agency for the state of Queensland, Australia. Recent news highlights concerns regarding its handling of domestic and family violence cases. The QPS is under scrutiny for refusing to discipline an officer accused of domestic violence against his pregnant partner, citing a lack of 'tangible benefit' in pursuing disciplinary action. This decision has raised questions about accountability and the QPS's commitment to addressing domestic violence within its ranks. Further compounding these concerns, the QPS plans to disband a specialist unit that provided statewide support for domestic and family violence cases. This decision, stemming from a 100-day review deeming domestic violence case management not 'core' police business, has sparked criticism from frontline workers who fear the loss of a vital resource for victims and the potential weakening of the police response to domestic violence incidents across the state.