Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen accused of ‘mad’ activities The Australian
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
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?
Cathie Allen, blamed for failings at troubled Qld DNA lab, sacked NT News
Queensland DNA boss Cathie Allen, photographed in 2007. Ms Allen will give evidence at the Commission of Inquiry next week about allegations she oversaw a 'culture of fear' and pursued scientists who tried to blow the whistle. By claire harvey Editorial Director 9:27PM October 21, 2022 Rummaging through a rubbish bin.
Queensland DNA lab chief Cathie Allen I didn’t commit sabotage The Australian
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 chief denies lying but her remote testimony left a bad taste 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.
Qld DNA inquiry Lab boss accused of misleading cops The Courier Mail
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
The mystery of the missing sperm how a DNA lab whistleblower was treated The Australian
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.
Cathie Allen Queensland DNA laboratory scientist sacked compromised criminal cases The Australian
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.
DNA lab boss denies misleading officers amid ‘distressing’ questioning The Chronicle
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 DNA Inquiry Lab boss Cathie Allen a ‘prolific liar who oversaw scientific vandalism
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 forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime
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
Inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab that unearthed 'bingate', leadership failures and a
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.
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.
DNA inquiry Senior police officer Troy O’Malley was partner of forensic scientist Cathie Allen
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
Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen in frame for inquiry findings The Australian
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.
DNA Inquiry Cathie Allen still employed by Queensland Health The Australian
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".
