Queensland to open fresh inquiry into forensic DNA testing as compromised cases rise to nearly 40,000

Health minister Shannon Fentiman announces six-week review after another 7,000 police cases found to be affected

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Another inquiry into DNA testing at Queensland's beleaguered state-run forensic lab will be held after the number of cases affected rose to nearly 40,000.

The health minister, Shannon Fentiman, on Thursday announced the six-week review after it was revealed another 7,000 cases had been compromised since an initial inquiry into the lab's testing regime.

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