Queensland police officer minimised domestic violence despite ‘punch-sized’ bruises, inquiry hears

Inquiry told threat to decapitate a dog and clear photographic evidence' of assault on woman downplayed

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A domestic violence victim was failed" by a Queensland police officer who minimised her assault, despite clear evidence of a punch-sized" bruise on her ribcage and allegations her partner threatened to decapitate a dog, a commission of inquiry has heard.

The inquiry into police responses to domestic and family violence also heard of instances of officers failing to switch on body-worn cameras and victims being turned away from front counters when attempting to report domestic violence.

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