DNA lab boss denies misleading officers amid ‘distressing’ questioning The Chronicle


DNA Inquiry Cathie Allen still employed by Queensland Health The Australian

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.


DNA inquiry DNA lab head scientist under pressure to cut costs this year 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.


Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime

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.


Qld DNA inquiry Lab boss accused of misleading cops The Courier Mail

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.


Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen in frame for inquiry findings The Australian

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 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.


Inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab that unearthed 'bingate', leadership failures and a

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.


Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen accused of ‘mad’ activities The Australian

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

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


DNA boss Cathie Allen ‘tried to seek retribution’ against scientists Herald Sun

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 chief Cathie Allen I didn’t commit sabotage 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.


DNA lab boss denies misleading officers amid ‘distressing’ questioning The Chronicle

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

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

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.


Lab boss Cathie Allen asked 'in what universe' she thought it was OK to amend document bound for

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 Queensland DNA laboratory scientist sacked compromised criminal cases The Australian

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