More trouble for state's forensic service
Queensland's top forensic scientist Linzi Wilson-Wilde has been immediately suspended over fears DNA tests have been contaminated.
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington issued a statement late on Friday following advice she received that Forensic Science Queensland had paused testing after contamination issues were identified.
'I moved to immediately suspend, pending a show cause notice for removal, the Director of Forensic Science Queensland,' Ms Frecklington said in a statement.
The organisation supports criminal and coronial investigations with forensic biology and chemistry services.
Ms Frecklington said the forensic lab would pause operations for seven days, then carry out a review to determine the next steps.
She said the government has been advised Forensic Science Queensland would still process urgent matters using appropriate controls.
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