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Witness protection

Witness protectionWe provide protection for eligible people in danger as a result of helping a Queensland law enforcement agency.

In our fight against crime and corruption, it is imperative that we keep witnesses and informants safe as their evidence is vital for successful prosecutions and the suppression of major crimes.

In focus
  • Since it began in 1987, our witness protection program has been 100 per cent successful in enabling 1659 people (including some high-profile witnesses) to give vital evidence in safety. We provide this level of protection almost immediately. For example, in 2010–11, we assessed every application for protection within 48 hours of receiving it, irrespective of where the person was located.
Last reviewed
28 June 2010
Last updated
29 June 2010

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