Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Summary
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) reviewed over 6,000 complaints about possible corruption in the past year but formally investigated only 20 of them. Experts and government officials are discussing the need for a new independent police integrity unit to handle complaints against police officers, a recommendation that has been delayed despite wide support.Key Facts
- The CCC assessed 6,198 corruption complaints in 2025-26 but investigated only 20 cases directly.
- 4,244 complaints were sent back to the original agencies, such as the police or local government, for handling.
- A 2022 inquiry recommended creating an independent police integrity unit by May 2024 to stop police from investigating themselves.
- The Queensland government has not yet established this independent unit, despite backing the recommendation.
- Experts say sending complaints back to the agencies involved reduces trust and prevents truly independent investigations.
- The CCC’s role includes investigating serious crimes like murder and rape, not just corruption.
- The number of corruption complaints has risen by about 47% over the last four years.
- Police Minister Dan Purdie says police have strong complaint systems overseen by the CCC but did not confirm when the new unit would be set up.
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