Qld Department of Justice and Attorney-General

The Four Corners program has raised several new allegations regarding youth detention. We take a look at the policy challenges cited by various parties in this emotive matter.

A few years ago the state government narrowed the range of matters its corruption watchdog could investigate. Should it turn back the clock? Expect a letter from DJAG’s David Mackie soon.

A rushed tendering process means Queensland’s Justice Department can’t show it got the best deal possible when outsourcing court recording and transcription services, according to the state auditor.

The Queensland government has continued its efforts to shed the legacy of its predecessor, naming four new directors-general and re-appointing three.

A damning report has found former Queenland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie ignored procurement processes and failed to document decisions. Public servants were instructed not to cooperate with the audit, but escaped most of the blame.