Queensland lab failed to identify DNA from nine semen samples in rape case, inquiry told

Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing hears police demanded retesting, resulting in profile found to match offender

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Fears crucial evidence was being missed by the government-run forensic lab prompted Queensland police to call for a thorough review of DNA thresholds.

A public hearing of the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing heard on Wednesday the relationship between police and the facility deteriorated as serious questions arose over testing results.

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