The managing scientist of the Queensland government-run DNA testing lab, Cathie Allen, has had her contract terminated six months after she faced questions at an inquiry into wide-ranging failures at the lab. Key points: The DNA testing inquiry found Cathie Allen did not fulfil her responsibilities Lab boss Cathie Allen asked 'in what universe' she thought it was OK to amend document bound for DNA inquiry By Emma Pollard Posted Tue 1 Nov 2022 at 4:01am, updated Tue 1 Nov 2022 at 6:03am Cathie Allen gave evidence at commission of inquiry for four days. (Supplied) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article
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Managing scientist Cathie Allen was accused of recommending a less-preferable DNA testing process out of personal gain She agreed she did not recommend the process that was widely considered "best practice" for lab samples She said it was down to "human error" on the day Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime scene testing processes - ABC News Some scientists at the lab had raised concerns about the decision, which was made in 2018 after the lab gave the Queensland Police Service (QPS) an options paper about testing. Queensland Health's Forensic and Scientific Services team manager Cathie Allen at the commission of inquiry in October. (ABC News) Asked whether her leadership was the single biggest problem in the DNA laboratory over years, Mr Sofronoff replied: "Yes". An inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab will hand down its findings today, after months of public hearings that revealed a "toxic" workplace, "divided allegiances" and "complete failure" of responsibility. As we wait for the findings to be released, here's what the inquiry revealed. Why did we have an inquiry?
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DNA lab manager Cathie Allen told the inquiry she was aware some scientists had issues with her that dated back years; Ms Allen was also questioned about the lab doing things "fast" rather than. A manager at Queensland's state-run forensic lab has faced a tense grilling over his "complete failure" to respond to grave concerns about DNA testing, and for allowing police to be misled. Key points: Counsel assisting alleged lab boss Cathie Allen did not want an update report to be revealed to other members of senior management Cathie Allen: Disgraced DNA boss sacked after damning inquiry Cathie Allen, pictured giving evidence to the inquiry remotely, has been terminated from her role. By lydia lynch Queensland Political Reporter 8:06AM May 25, 2023 Cathie Allen. By lydia lynch Queensland Political Reporter 10:00AM May 17, 2023 The scientist at the centre of Queensland's DNA laboratory fiasco remains employed by the health department five months after a damning report found she oversaw disturbing practices that compromised thousands of criminal cases.
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The report largely blames the failures on FSS manager Cathie Allen, who has been in her role since 2008 without adequate oversight. Over time she distorted the aims of the lab and placed. Cathie Allen, who has been suspended since September on full pay from duty along with her deputy Justin Howes, was severely criticised in the findings for having lied to police, the government, victims of crime and the inquiry.
Managing scientist Cathie Allen giving evidence to Queensland's DNA lab inquiry. The samples that fell below the threshold were labelled DNA-insufficient for further processing. "It's not a lie, I'm not a liar, I'm not lying," Allen told Commissioner Walter Sofronoff via video link. The managing scientist, Cathie Allen, and the team manager, Justin Howes, are on suspension. Sofronoff recommended Forensic and Scientific Services be restructured with an independent head.
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Ms Rika said she raised her concerns at a management team meeting a few days later and was told by managing scientist Cathie Allen that a government minister chose the option at a meeting and the. Senior DNA staff Cathie Allen, Justin Howes, Dr Keith McNeil and Lara Keller have secured separate legal representation to that supplied to Mr Drummond when they appear before the inquiry in the coming days.
