DNA inquiry Senior police officer Troy O’Malley was partner of forensic scientist Cathie Allen
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.
Queensland DNA lab chief Cathie Allen I didn’t commit sabotage The Australian
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.
DNA boss Cathie Allen ‘tried to seek retribution’ against scientists Herald Sun
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
DNA Inquiry Cathie Allen still employed by Queensland Health The Australian
Unknown DNA was left behind on a blood stain on Rainey's shirt, prosecutors said. Two years later, 16-year-old Carol Andersen, a rising high school junior, was killed in the summer of 1979.
DNA boss Cathie Allen ‘tried to seek retribution’ against scientists The Chronicle
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.
Lab boss Cathie Allen asked 'in what universe' she thought it was OK to amend document bound for
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, blamed for failings at troubled Qld DNA lab, sacked NT News
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?
DNA inquiry DNA lab head scientist under pressure to cut costs this year The Australian
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.
Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen accused of ‘mad’ activities The Australian
A senior scientist has told a commission of inquiry into forensic DNA testing that working at Queensland's government-run laboratory gave her a "sickening feeling" and she called for an overhaul.
Queensland DNA Inquiry Lab boss Cathie Allen a ‘prolific liar who oversaw scientific vandalism
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.
Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen in frame for inquiry findings The Australian
Neville told the inquiry on Tuesday about multiple interactions with Catherine Allen since 2012 that had made him "uncomfortable". Allen was one of two lab staff stood down by Queensland Health last week after the inquiry's interim report, despite no findings against either.
Cathie Allen Queensland DNA laboratory scientist sacked compromised criminal cases The Australian
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
DNA lab boss denies misleading officers amid ‘distressing’ questioning The Chronicle
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
A scathing report revealed major issues at Queensland's 'troubled' DNA forensics lab. What
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.
Lab chief denies lying but her remote testimony left a bad taste The Australian
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 forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime
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".