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Misconduct risks with public records (PDF, 442.7 kB)

Guide for public authorities in managing and disposing of public records.

Ethics, integrity and elected officials — local government (PDF, 144.5 kB)

Legal and ethical obligations of local government councillors and election candidates.

The review process: an outline for QPS officers (PDF, 570.3 kB)

An outline of the process for reviewing Queensland Police Service appointments.

Misconduct case studies

Case studies of investigations into matters including fraud within government agencies, police powers and practice, and other matters of significant public interest.

Aboriginal and Islander Councils Investigations (PDF, 287.2 kB)

In June 1994, the CJC released its report on an investigation into six Aboriginal and Islander Councils. This paper presents an overview of that report for the information of members of all ATSI communities and any other people interested in the administration of ATSI Councils and associated funds.

An aid to understanding Chinese and Vietnamese cultures: investigator's reference manual (PDF, 752.8 kB)

This paper on Chinese and Vietnamese cultures is a compilation of previously published and unpublished papers to meet the needs of Queensland law enforcement agencies. Comments made in this paper are generic in nature and can only provide a partial understanding of the complexity of cultural identity.

Toowoomba Police Service users survey: Summary of findings (PDF, 546.0 kB)

This paper presents the results of a December 1993 survey comparing citizens' assessments of the services provided by Beat Area offices and general duties officers in the City of Toowoomba.

Recruitment and education in the Queensland Police Service: a review (PDF, 2.4 MB)

This report includes the findings of the CJC's evaluation of the two-year recruit education and training program. The CJC hopes this review will assist the QPS in managing its human resources, and in recruiting and educating officers who will fit the requirements of a modern, professional police force.

Report on the investigation into the complaints of Kelvin Ronald Condren and others (PDF, 2.7 MB)

This is the report from the investigation into the complaints of Kelvin Condren and others and deals with the risk of unfair treatment of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders and others who may be under a disability during the course of police investigations.

Selling your secrets — proceedings of a conference on the unlawful release of government information (PDF, 3.2 MB)

Conference proceedings on the unlawful release of government information.

Annual Report 2010–11 (PDF, 3.4 MB)

Full PDF version of our annual report for 2010–11.

Report on an inquiry into allegations of police misconduct at Inala in November 1990 (PDF, 2.2 MB)

The matters at Inala on the first weekend in November 1990 were investigated by the CJC following the receipt of information from the Commission of the QPS concerning complaints about various police actions at Inala and complaints made by representatives of the Aboriginal Community who attended the offices of the CJC on 7 November 1990.

Report on a public inquiry into payments made by land developers to aldermen and candidates for election to the council of the City of Gold Coast (PDF, 3.6 MB)

This report concluded the investigation into the relationship between land developers and an alderman of the Council of the City of Gold Coast regarding receipt of electoral assistance.

Regulating morality? An inquiry into prostitution in Queensland (PDF, 8.0 MB)

This report is the result of the CJC's investigation into prostitution. It deals with two major questions. First, is legal intervention required and secondly, if so, in what form?

Report on the investigation into the complaints of Mr T R Cooper, MLA, Leader of the Opposition, against the Hon. T. M. Mackenroth, MLA, Minister for Police and Emergency Services (PDF, 6.3 MB)

The original complaint set out a number of concerns in relation to the use by Mr Mackenroth of the Government aircraft. This report provides the conclusion of the CJC's investigation into these and related allegations.

Double jeopardy and disciplinary proceedings (PDF, 388.0 kB)

When the CJC was accused by a public newspaper in June 1991 of not applying "normal British justice standards" to police against whom accusations has been made, the CJC decided to analysise and address the matter in this discussion paper.

Attitudes toward the Queensland Police Service: a report (PDF, 1.3 MB)

The primary objectives of the research were to ascertain the public perception and attitudes toward the QPS and to measure the public's assessment of changes to the service.

The jury system in criminal trials in Queensland (PDF, 1.6 MB)

While this paper concentrates on the question of jury vetting, broader issues relating to the protection and privacy of jurors, majority verdicts, special juries, education of juries and improvement of trial procedures are also examined.

The nature of proceedings before Misconduct Tribunals in their original jurisdiction and the relevant standard of proof (PDF, 442.7 kB)

This paper analyses the jurisdiction and investigative role of the Misconduct Tribunals as set out in the Criminal Justice Act.

S.P. bookmaking and other aspects of criminal activity in the racing industry (PDF, 1.0 MB)

The CJC sought written public submissions on its investigation of S.P. bookmaking and other aspects of criminal activity in the racing industry. For the purposes of facilitating informed community responses, the CJC has prepared this issues paper.

Prisoner numbers in Queensland: an examination of population trends in Queensland’s correctional institutions (PDF, 8.4 MB)

Code of Conduct (PDF, 151.3 kB)

The Code of Conduct for our staff.

Inquiry into Indigenous policing — Public forum, Cairns

Audio from the inquiry into indigenous policing forum in mp3 format.

Privacy Plan (PDF, 100.1 kB)

Lastest privacy plan from the CMC.

Charter of service: for people lodging a complaint about the public sector (PDF, 400.4 kB)

Brochure describing what you can expect from us when you make a complaint about misconduct in Queensland's public sector.

Public perceptions of the public service: findings from the 2010 Public Attitudes Survey (PDF, 532.2 kB)

The findings of the 2010 Public Attitudes Survey, where members of the public give their impressions on the performance of the public service.

Compliance checklist — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 43.6 kB)

Annual Report 2010–11 compliance checklist — summary or requirement, basis for requirement, and annual report reference.

Investigation into former Minister Gordon Nuttall

As a result of an investigation conducted by the CMC, in October 2010 a Brisbane District Court jury found Mr Nuttall guilty on five counts of official corruption and five counts of perjury.

An alternative to pursuit: a review of the evade police provisions (PDF, 1.1 MB)

CMC review of the ‘evade police’ powers, aimed at improving community safety by reducing the number of police pursuits. The report makes 13 recommendations to make the powers a more effective tool for police.

Operation Tesco: report of an investigation into allegations of police misconduct on the Gold Coast (PDF, 380.8 kB)

This report exposes the environment and attitudes that gave rise to police misconduct on the Gold Coast, drawing attention to the quality of supervision and the ability of local managers to recognise and deal with potential misconduct.

Making a public interest disclosure: a guide for individuals working in the public sector (PDF, 1.2 MB)

How to make a disclosure about wrongdoing in the public sector.

Managing a public interest disclosure program: a guide for public sector organisations (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Implementing a public sector agency program to manage public interest disclosures.

Summary and recommendations — Evaluating Taser reforms (PDF, 139.9 kB)

Excerpt from the Evaluating Taser reforms report — background, key findings, our recommendations, and the way forward.

CMC statement on QPS response to Palm Island police investigations — 15.03.2011

Media release including a link to the audio file of the press conference in WMA format.

Police move-on powers: a CMC review of their use (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Our review of Queensland’s police use move-on powers, and the recommendations made for reform.

Report on an investigation into the alleged misuse of public monies, and a former ministerial adviser (PDF, 1.3 MB)

This report details the CMC's investigation into a grant to the Queensland Rugby Union, and the role played by former ministerial adviser Simon Tutt. It discusses the relationship between ministerial advisers and public servants, and the importance of transparent and accountable decision-making. It contains recommendations for policy and procedural reform.

The ethical perceptions and attitudes of Queensland Police Service recruits and first year constables, 1995–2008 (PDF, 2.0 MB)

Report on the 1995–2008 survey of ethical attitudes and perceptions of junior QPS officers; survey is a barometer of the ethical culture of the QPS.

Financial statements — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 179.9 kB)

The financial statements from our 2009–10 annual report.

Index — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 44.5 kB)

Index from the 2009–10 annual report.

Engage in public policy — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 32.9 kB)

Excerpt of the 2009–10 annual report — an overview of the public policy issues that we have explored and reported on. Included is the review of excessive motorbike noise, government action taken on recommendations from our reports, and current matters under review.

Promote a trustworthy public sector — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 428.4 kB)

Excerpt of the 2009–10 annual report — this details our role to improve the integrity of the public sector, and reduce misconduct. Included is a report card on our activities, and information on complaints made to us, our oversight role, how we help build agency integrity, and our investigations.

How we are reporting — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 24.3 kB)

Excerpt of the 2009–10 annual report — a brief introduction to the chapters reporting on our performance outputs.

Our operating environment — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 42.9 kB)

Excerpt of the 2009–10 annual report — our operating environment, discussing the criminal and police service environment; development and commercialisation pressures and changing public sector; and our stakeholders and powers.

The CMC — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 51.4 kB)

Excerpt of the 2009–10 annual report — about our organisation, including our vision, objectives, strategic priorities and key achievements.

Report summary — The ethical perceptions and attitudes of Queensland Police Service recruits and first year constables, 1995–2008 (PDF, 592.5 kB)

Summary of report on the 1995–2008 survey of ethical attitudes and perceptions of junior QPS officers; survey is a barometer of the ethical culture of the QPS.

Letter to the Minister — Annual Report 2009–10 (PDF, 23.0 kB)

Our letter to the Honourable Cameron Dick MP — Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations — presenting the 2010–11 annual report.

Annual Report 2009-10

Our annual report for 2009-10 including links to the full PDF and links to sections.

CMC: who we are and what we do — Spanish (PDF, 148.3 kB)

Brochure in Spanish that gives a brief summary of the our powers and responsibilities.

CMC: who we are and what we do — French (PDF, 134.3 kB)

Brochure in French that gives a brief summary of the our powers and responsibilities.

CMC: who we are and what we do — Chinese (PDF, 330.6 kB)

Brochure in Chinese that gives a brief summary of the our powers and responsibilities.

CMC: who we are and what we do — Arabic (PDF, 350.3 kB)

Brochure in Arabic that gives a brief summary of the our powers and responsibilities.

CMC: who we are and what we do (PDF, 139.5 kB)

Brochure that gives a brief summary of the our powers and responsibilities.

Strategic Plan 2010-14 (PDF, 403.6 kB)

Our strategic plan for 2010-14 (A3 print size).

Sound advice: a review of the effectiveness of police powers in reducing excessive noise from off-road motorbikes (PDF, 1.4 MB)

This report examines the effectiveness of current noise laws in reducing excessive noise from off-road motorbikes, and recommends measures designed to achieve long-term sustainable improvement.

Crime Bulletin No. 11: Money laundering and organised crime in Queensland: a strategic assessment (PDF, 1014.8 kB)

Examination of what constitutes money laundering in Queensland and of different money laundering techniques used by organised crime groups.

Restoring order in Queensland’s Indigenous communities — 20.11.2009

Media release including a link to the audio file of the press conference in WMA format.

Final CMC report into the 2009 South East Queensland Regional Plan, including land at Palmwoods (PDF, 135.0 kB)

A CMC report on its investigation into an allegation that a former Deputy Premier of Queensland had improperly influenced the review process of certain parcels of land included in the urban footprint contained in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 (2009 SEQ plan).

Joint operation targets cocaine trafficking on the Gold Coast — 29.10.2009

Media release including a link to the audio file of the press conference in WMA format.

Allegation against the Honourable TM Mackenroth in respect of land at Elimbah East: a report from the CMC (PDF, 150.5 kB)

A CMC report on its investigation into an allegation that a retired former Deputy Premier improperly influenced a review process which changed the classification of certain land in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009.

Making a complaint against a police officer (PDF, 263.6 kB)

Brochure with information about making a complaint against a police officer.

QPS — CMC Review of Taser Policy, Training, and Monitoring and Review Practices (PDF, 710.7 kB)

Joint QPS-CMC review of Taser training and operational policy.

Crime Bulletin No. 9: Organised property crime markets in Queensland: a strategic assessment (PDF, 1.3 MB)

This strategic assessment describes the nature and extent of organised property crime markets in Queensland.

Interactions between police and young people (PDF, 677.3 kB)

Three research studies on relations between police and young people, including analysis of complaints against police by young people and results from a school-based-program to reduce risk-taking behaviour.

Submissions to our review of Queensland's police move-on powers

Submissions from the public were sought in relation to the following questions: 1. How are the evade police provisions being used by police? 2. How are evade police offences being dealt with by the courts? 3. What impact have the evade police provisions had on the number of police pursuits? 4. Are the evade police provisions a useful operational tool for investigating and prosecuting offenders?

Annual Report 2007–08

Our annual report for 2007-08 including links to the full PDF version and sections.

Mandatory treatment and perceptions of treatment effectiveness: a Queensland study of non-custodial offenders with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems (Research & Issues Paper, No.7) (PDF, 429.1 kB)

Examination of what influences the effectiveness of mandatory treatment of offenders with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems.

Exploring drug use II: Drug use by hospital emergency department patients (PDF, 1.0 MB)

2005 re-examination of the nature and extent of alcohol and drug use among patients attending the Gold Coast Hospital Emergency Department.

Submissions to our review of off-road motorbike noise laws

We requested submissions from the public to find out whether the new noise laws have helped resolve or reduce any problems in areas affected by excessive noise from off-road motorbikes and determine whether the new noise laws have affected the capacity of off-road motorbike users to pursue their activity. The submissions also gave the community an opportunity to provide additional comments relevant to the review.

How the criminal justice system handles allegations of sexual abuse: A review of the implementation of the recommendations of the Seeking justice report (PDF, 532.9 kB)

Review of the implementation of the recommendations of the 'Seeking justice' report on how the QPS and DPP handle sexual abuse offences.

Facts about Tasers (PDF, 105.8 kB)

How Tasers work and their advantages and disadvantages in law enforcement.

Keeping your code of conduct relevant: Guidelines for best practice (PDF, 214.8 kB)

How to review public sector agency codes of conduct.

Crime Bulletin No. 8: The cocaine market in Queensland: a strategic assessment (PDF, 699.2 kB)

Trends and issues for cocaine use and the status of the market in Queensland; assessment of current threat and examination of the need for additional law enforcement attention in this area.

Breaking the cycle: A study of victimisation and violence in the lives of non-custodial offenders (PDF, 3.9 MB)

Offending Persons Across the Lifecourse (OPAL) study of 480 non-custodial offenders and the predictors of recidivism.

Reforming child protection in Queensland: A review of the implementation of recommendations contained in the CMC's Protecting children report (PDF, 326.1 kB)

Review of the implementation of recommendations made in the CMC’s Protecting Children report.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital Police Beat: an evaluation by the CMC (PDF, 3.1 MB)

CMC evaluation of the Princess Alexandra Hospital Police Beat indicates it is an encouraging example of what can be achieved, even within a complex environment such as a hospital.

Illicit drug use in Queensland: A survey of households 2002–05 (PDF, 548.3 kB)

Report on illicit drug use from data collected between 2002 and 2005 by the Office of Economic and Statistical Research from adults in private households.

Annual Report 2005-06

Our annual report for 2005-06 including links to the full PDF version and sections.

Regulating outcall prostitution: Should legal outcall prostitution services be extended to licensed brothels and independent escort agencies? (PDF, 844.7 kB)

Focuses on whether the five aims of the Prostitution Act, as nominated by the Queensland Government when the Bill was introduced, had been achieved.

Public perceptions of the QPS: findings from the 2005 Public Attitudes Survey (PDF, 780.6 kB)

This report presents findings of the 2005 Public Attitudes Survey relating to the QPS.

Independence, influence and integrity in local government: a CMC inquiry into the 2004 Gold Coast City Council election (PDF, 8.7 MB)

This report presents the findings of the Commission's public inquiry into allegations of official misconduct of some candidates and others during the Gold Coast City Council election in March 2004. It also examines the adequacy of existing legislation in relation to the conduct of local government elections.

The local government electoral process: discussion paper (PDF, 159.6 kB)

The CMC invited key stakeholders and interested members of the public to comment on the issues raised in this discussion paper and on any other issue relevant to the topic: Does existing Queensland legislation sufficiently maintain the integrity of the local government electoral process?

Crime Bulletin No. 7: Property crime in Queensland: a strategic assessment (PDF, 328.1 kB)

Report on the nature and extent of organised criminal activity in the Queensland property market; examines the link between property crime and the illicit drug market.

Escort agency hearings

Following public hearings in September 2005, we recommended in a 2006 report to State Parliament that outcall prostitution services from licensed brothels and independent ‘escort agencies’ should not be legalised. We also suggested in this report methods to prevent illegal prostitution from negatively affecting the legal sex industry, providing a fairer solution for legal operators.

Gold Coast City Council election

CMC public inquiry into allegations of breaches of the Local Government Act by Gold Coast City Councillors.

Responding to volatile substance abuse: evaluation of the places of safety model (PDF, 431.2 kB)

This report documents the CMC's evaluation of the effectiveness of a state government initiative to help people who are addicted to inhaling volatile substances. The evaluation was complementary to a review of new police powers introduced to support the initiative.

The arrest of Samuel Hogan: a CMC investigation (PDF, 539.2 kB)

This report examines the serious injury of a young man while being arrested by two Cairns police officers. While it exonerates the officers from wrongdoing, it calls on the QPS to re-examine its procedures in relation to the detention of people suffering from a mental illness and the monitoring of anyone who has been subjected to a neck restraint.

Report of an investigation into the appointment of the Queensland Information Commissioner (PDF, 158.0 kB)

In this report the CMC examines the issues raised concerning the circumstances in which Ms Cathi Taylor was appointed Queensland Information Commissioner in February 2005.

Review of the financial management guidelines for the Office of the Speaker (PDF, 632.1 kB)

This report reviews Queensland Government guidelines designed to improve accountability and tighten controls for the financial management of the Office of the Speaker.

Policing domestic violence: report summary (PDF, 465.2 kB)

Summary of the report 'Meeting the challenges' on the issues that confront police dealing with domestic violence.

The discussion paper on whether outcall prostitution services in Queensland should be legalised. (PDF, 105.6 kB)

Discussion paper calling for submissions on the legalisation of escort and outcall prostitution services in Queensland.

Palm Island bribery allegation (PDF, 641.0 kB)

Report of a CMC investigation into an offer made by the Premier of Queensland to the Palm Island Aboriginal Council

Police radio communication access

In the wake of the Queensland Police Service’s decision to begin a roll-out of digital radio technology, the government asked the CMC to determine what level of access, if any, the media should have to police radio communications.

Regulating adult entertainment: a review of the live adult entertainment industry in Queensland (PDF, 680.7 kB)

CMC evaluation of regulatory framework for live adult entertainment shows that the current system works well, but should be strengthened and extended to minimise opportunities to exploit minors, reduce negative impacts on the community and deter organised crime.

Annual Report 2003-04 (PDF, 4.1 MB)

Full PDF version of our annual report for 2003-04.

Identifying conflicts of interest in the public sector — checklist (PDF, 475.8 kB)

Checklist for identifying conflicts of interest in the public sector

Exploring drug use: prevalence and patterns among emergency department patients (PDF, 418.6 kB)

This report is the result of a collaborative research project that examined the prevalence and patterns of drug use among patients presenting at a Gold Coast emergency department.

Handling complaints against Queensland police: past, present and future (PDF, 92.1 kB)

An examination of how the process for handling complaints against police in Queensland evolved into the current system.

The Tugun Bypass investigation (PDF, 206.4 kB)

The CMC has tabled in parliament a report into an investigation of complaints that officers of the Department of Main Roads had breached the conventions for how officials of the state public service should behave during election campaigns. While determining that no official misconduct occurred, the CMC found that the letter delivered by officers of the Department of Main Roads in relation to the Tugun Bypass proposal did breach the proper practice of departments, as set out in the Queensland Cabinet handbook. Accordingly, the CMC has made four recommendations designed to achieve full compliance with the accepted conventions.

Lockhart River allegations: a CMC report on an investigation into allegations of official misconduct arising from the presence of alcohol on the Queensland Government aircraft at the Lockhart River airport (PDF, 90.8 kB)

Report on the circumstances around the discovery of a bottle of wine in a government aircraft on the Lockhart River airport tarmac; examination of events from the point of view of whether official misconduct took place.

Brisbane River flood levels: a CMC report on the Brisbane City Council’s handling of flood study reports (PDF, 240.2 kB)

A Crime and Misconduct Commission investigation into allegations that the Brisbane City Council improperly suppressed the findings of Brisbane River flood studies has not revealed any evidence of official misconduct by any person. However, the investigation did reveal some failings in the BCC’s recordkeeping and administrative practices, and the CMC has made recommendations for improvements in these areas. The report also comments on some important general issues about the openness of government and the public interest.

Protecting children: report summary (PDF, 601.6 kB)

Summary of the CMC’s Protecting children (2004) report on the abuse of children in foster care in Queensland; includes recommendations.

Patterns of amphetamine use: initial findings from the Amphetamines in Queensland research project (PDF, 885.4 kB)

Criminal justice and health agencies in Queensland have been increasingly concerned about the continuing rise in the use of amphetamines and the harms and consequences associated with their use. Unfortunately, this concern is compounded by the lack of detailed and comprehensive information about the experiences and behaviours of amphetamine users in Queensland.

Public perceptions of the Queensland public sector and local government - 2002 Public attitudes survey (PDF, 224.9 kB)

This report presents findings of the 2002 Public Attitudes Survey relating to the Queensland public service and local government. The report on public attitudes to the Queensland Police Service, also derived from the survey, has already been published.

Annual Report 2002-03 (PDF, 5.5 MB)

Full PDF version of our annual report for 2002-03.

Sexual offence matters

Findings and recommendations of a public inquiry into the handling of sexual offence matters in the Queensland criminal justice system.

Beat policing resources

Overview information about CMC beat-policing research and publications.

Crime Bulletin No. 5: Amphetamine: still Queensland's no. 1 drug threat (PDF, 432.1 kB)

This Crime Bulletin provides a strategic assessment of the illicit amphetamine market in Queensland, based on an analysis of a diverse range of sources including information from law enforcement, government, industry and members of the community.

Public perceptions of the Queensland Police Service - 2002 Survey (PDF, 235.9 kB)

This report presents findings of the 2002 Public Attitudes Survey relating to the QPS.

Spending public money: an investigation into how certain government grants and contracts were awarded to a commercial company (PDF, 292.9 kB)

Investigation into alleged favouritism in the awarding of government contracts and grants to a commercial company.

Making a difference: governance and accountability of Indigenous councils (PDF, 331.8 kB)

This paper draws attention to the high demands made of Indigenous councils, even though they have a limited capacity to meet those demands. It is therefore no surprise that many Indigenous councils have been found wanting in terms of accountability and other governance issues. This paper is primarily intended for those involved in working with Indigenous communities in relation to governance issues. It offers practical advice, rather than just pointing to the problems.

Making the response fit the complaint: alternative strategies for resolving complaints against police (Research and Issues Paper, No. 1) (PDF, 82.2 kB)

Paper discussing informal resolution, mediation and managerial resolution as alternative ways of dealing with complaints against police.

Monitoring the ethical climate of organisations: a Queensland case study (Research & Issues Paper, No. 2) (PDF, 452.1 kB)

Paper describing a simple survey method developed by the CMC to monitor the ‘ethical climate’ of the QPS and to track changes over time.

Lightning strikes twice: preventing repeat home burglary — survey instruments (PDF, 746.2 kB)

Survey instruments, including introduction and executive summary, for Lightning strikes twice: preventing repeat home burglary.

Annual Report 2000–01 (CJC) (PDF, 1.9 MB)

The Criminal Justice Commission's annual report for 2000-01.

Lightning strikes twice: preventing repeat home burglary (PDF, 380.9 kB)

This report shares the lessons learnt from a pilot project in Queensland which trialed strategies to reduce the risk of people being burgled again.

The sibling study: research design and guiding principles (PDF, 273.8 kB)

This document describes the Sibling Study research project. The Sibling Study incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data and represents a unique body of information about young people’s trajectories through adolescence. The Sibling Study research design was developed to provide for detailed quantitative comparisons of the trajectories of serious offenders with the trajectories of non-offenders. These comparisons were always to be based upon data from a questionnaire which would ‘push the envelope’ in terms of both size and range.

Crime Bulletin No. 3: The ‘ecstacy’ market in Queensland (PDF, 48.1 kB)

The party drug ‘ecstasy’ is a growing problem for law enforcement agencies and the public health system in Queensland. This paper discusses the effects of the drug, the extent of the problem and market characteristics including demand and supply. Ecstasy, however, appears to have considerably fewer links with other crime markets than the amphetamine or heroin markets.

Prevention Pays No. 4 (PDF, 441.0 kB)

This newspaper of the CJC was distributed to various public sector agencies and focused on sharing corruption prevention strategies and initiatives.

Managing the impact of a CJC investigation: a guide for Queensland public sector managers and supervisors (PDF, 294.4 kB)

This booklet presents strategies to help public sector managers and supervisors to deal with the effects of a CJC investigation in their area, both during and after the investigation. Some of the information is also applicable to the conduct of internal investigations or police investigations.

Safeguarding students: minimising the risk of sexual misconduct by Education Queensland staff (PDF, 1.7 MB)

This report is the result of a review of Education Queensland policies and procedures relating to the reporting and investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct by Education Queensland employees towards students. The review was initiated in response to heightened public concern about this type of misconduct. The report focuses on strategies for minimising the risk of sexual misconduct by Education Queensland employees. The recommendations made here will provide assistance to bodies that review the adequacy of policies and procedures in any organisation in which employees are in a position of trust and power over young people.

Annual Report 1999–2000 (QCC) (PDF, 269.5 kB)

The Queensland Crime Commission's annual report for 1999-2000.

Protecting confidential information: a report on the improper access to, and release of, confidential information from the police computer systems by members of the Queensland Police Service (PDF, 3.2 MB)

This report presents the results of a CJC review of the information-security policies, procedures and practices of the Queensland Police Service. The report puts forward a comprehensive set of recommendations, which, if implemented, should substantially reduce the risk of police officers and other QPS employees improperly accessing and releasing confidential information held in police computer systems.

Project Axis Vol. 2: Child sexual abuse in Queensland — responses to the problem (PDF, 655.1 kB)

Volume 2 of the Project Axis inquiry into the sexual abuse of children in Queensland — the responses of state agencies and community organisations to the problem.

Allegations of electoral fraud: report on an advice by P.D. McMurdo QC (PDF, 3.6 MB)

In August 2000 the CJC was asked by the Electoral Commissioner to conduct an investigation into allegations of electoral fraud. In response, the CJC sought independent legal advice from Mr PD McMurdo QC as to whether the allegations raised a reasonable suspicion of official misconduct and whether open hearings should be held. This document contains that advice, which was accepted by the CJC in September 2000 and led to the report The Shepherdson Inquiry: an investigation into electoral fraud, published by the CJC in April 2001.

Queensland prison industries: a review of corruption risks (PDF, 281.0 kB)

This report delivers the findings of a misconduct-risk review by CJC officers of state-operated correctional centres. The report focuses on identifying corruption risks in prison industries under the administration of the Department of Corrective Services and on recommending ways to reduce those risks.

Project Axis Vol. 3: Child sexual abuse in Queensland — offender characteristics and modus operandi (PDF, 2.7 MB)

Volume 3 of the Project Axis inquiry into child sexual abuse in Queensland — the results of a study from a large sample of men currently serving sentences in Queensland for sexual offences against children; offenders’ psychosocial and psychosexual histories, differences between official and unofficial rates of child sexual offending, the extent of offenders’ non-sexual criminal activity, the extent to which offenders have engaged in multiple ‘paraphilias’ (e.g. exhibitionism, voyeurism, fetishism), the offenders’ modus operandi (e.g. victim recruitment strategies; abusive behaviours; methods of avoiding detection) and the extent of formal and informal networking among offenders.

Police strip searches in Queensland: an inquiry into the law and practice (PDF, 561.1 kB)

This report is the result of a CJC inquiry in response to strong public interest in how and why strip searches are conducted by police in this State.

Police powers in Queensland: findings from the 1999 Defendants Survey — appendices (PDF, 302.2 kB)

Appendices of Police powers in Queensland: findings from the 1999 Defendants Survey — questionnaire; interview preamble; references.

The Basil Stafford Inquiry report: review of the implementation of recommendations (PDF, 115.2 kB)

In the early 1990s, the Basil Stafford Centre — a government-run facility providing accommodation and care for intellectually disabled people — was the subject of a CJC inquiry (the Stewart Inquiry) arising from allegations of abuse and neglect of clients. This report reviews the implementation of the recommendations made by the Stewart Inquiry. The review adopts a corruption-prevention focus.

Defendants’ perceptions of police treatment: findings from the 1999 Defendants Survey (PDF, 182.3 kB)

This issue focuses on those questions in the 1999 Defendants Survey that concerned defendants perceptions of how they were treated by police. The 1999 survey indicates that there has been a measurable improvement in police treatment of suspects since the 1996 Defendants Survey.

Prevention Pays No.2 (PDF, 433.5 kB)

Public attitudes towards the CJC (PDF, 556.5 kB)

This document presents the results of a telephone survey conducted in July 1999 of people throughout Queensland on their knowledge and attitudes towards the CJC. This is the fourth survey in a series, previous surveys having been undertaken in 1991, 1993 and 1995.

Annual Report 1998-99 (CJC) - Part 6 (PDF, 5.8 MB)

Part 6 of the CJC Annual Report 1998-99.

Annual Report 1998-99 (CJC) - Part 3 (PDF, 7.8 MB)

Part 3 of the CJC Annual Report 1998-99.

Ethics surveys of first year constables 1995–1998: summary of findings (PDF, 59.4 kB)

The CJC regularly surveys First Year Constables concerning their views on ethical conduct and the disciplinary and complaints process within the Queensland Police Service. The surveys are administered to officers in training at the Academy after they have been ‘in the field’ as operational police for several months.

Annual Report 1998-99 (CJC) - Part 5 (PDF, 7.5 MB)

Part 5 of the CJC Annual Report 1998-99.

Gocorp interactive gambling licence: report on an advice by R.W. Gotterson QC (PDF, 218.4 kB)

This report examines the possibility of misconduct on the part of the Queensland Treasurer in the granting of an interactive gambling licence to Gocorp Limited. No misconduct was found.

Prevention Pays No. 1 (PDF, 475.6 kB)

This newspaper of the CJC was distributed to various public sector agencies and focused on sharing corruption prevention strategies and initiatives.

Trial of capsicum spray in Queensland: evaluation report. (PDF, 170.1 kB)

The QPS recently conducted a trial issue of defensive spray to operational police in two police regions. This report describes the implementation and evaluation of the trial, and makes recommendations for the future use of defensive spray.

Police and drugs: a follow-up report (PDF, 138.5 kB)

This report looks at the implementation of the recommendations made by W.J. Carter in his 1997 report Police and drugs: an investigation of cases involving Queensland police officers.

Out of the Blues program: process evaluation report (PDF, 494.6 kB)

The Queensland Police Service asked the CJC to evaluate the implementation within the QPS of the ‘Out of the Blues’ program, a program initiated by the State Government in 1995 in response to the dramatically rising number of claims for stress being made by Queensland public servants over recent years.

Police cautioning of adults: drug and other offences (PDF, 74.3 kB)

This information paper summarises the results of preliminary research carried out by the CJC on police cautioning of adult offenders. It discusses cautioning programs operating (or being trialled) in various states of Australia and in the United Kingdom and flags a number of issues that are commonly raised in discussions of the merits of a cautioning program: statutory regulation, consistency, benefits, multiple cautioning, role of victims.

Analysis of interview tapes: police powers review briefing paper (PDF, 942.7 kB)

The findings presented in this paper are based largely on a random sample of 136 tapes of police interviews with persons suspected of committing indictable offences. The tapes have been analysed to assess the level of police compliance with the requirements of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 1997 and the Police Responsibilities Code.

Criminal Justice System Monitor 4 (PDF, 290.5 kB)

This series provides policy makers and people involved or interested in the Queensland criminal justice system with a concise overview of key developments in that system. Production of the Monitor each year is also intended to promote informed public debate about criminal justice issues in Queensland. Main subject areas are: Police and crime; The court system; Corrections; The cost of criminal justice; Funding of legal aid and prosecutions; Key events.

Inquiry into allegations of misconduct in the investigation of paedophilia in Queensland: Kimmins report: term of reference no. 5 (PDF, 124.4 kB)

This report examines the fifth and final term of reference addressed by the Kimmins Inquiry. The fifth term of reference related to 56 separate complaints that were made of isolated incidents related to police mishandling of cases involving suspected paedophilia rather than of systemic wrongdoing.

Queensland police officers' perceptions of the promotion and transfer system: results of the 1998 baseline survey (PDF, 1017.2 kB)

This research paper presents the findings of a baseline survey undertaken in early 1998, prior to the introcduction of the new system of selection panel review. The survey collected data on the perceptions held by police officers about the fairness and efficiency of promotion, tansfer and review system of the QPS as it was then operating.

Annual Report 1997-98 (CJC) - Part 6 (PDF, 7.8 MB)

Part 6 of the CJC Annual Report 1997-98.

Annual Report 1997-98 (CJC) - Part 1 (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Part 1 of the CJC Annual Report 1997-98.

Annual Report 1997-98 (CJC) - Part 2 (PDF, 3.9 MB)

Part 2 of the CJC Annual Report 1997-98.

Annual Report 1997-98 (QCC) (PDF, 1.2 MB)

The Queensland Crime Commission's annual report for 1997-98.

Briefing paper on crime in Queensland (PDF, 633.3 kB)

This briefing paper has been prepared for presentation to the inaugural meeting of the Queensland Task Force on Crime Prevention. The paper uses recorded crime statistics compiled by the QPS and crime victimisation surveys undertaken by bodies such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Queensland Government Statistician's Office.

An evaluation of the Woorabinda Crime Prevention Partnership (PDF, 3.0 MB)

The Woorabinda Crime Prevention Partnership was established in 1998 after the Woorabinda Council approached the Community Development Coordinator to participate in the pilot program.

Evaluation of the QPS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Drug and Alcohol Diversion Project (PDF, 2.3 MB)

This report is an evaluation of a project undertaken by officers of the QPS in 1996-97 to divert young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isalnder people away from the influences of drugs and alcohol. The evaluation was carried out in consultation with the CJC.

Policing and the community in Brisbane (PDF, 526.4 kB)

This report seeks to contribute to the development of improved policing methods in Queensland by documenting the progress that the QPS has made in implementing partnership policing and aspects of problem-oriented policing in Metro North and Metro South Regions of Brisbane, and by identifying issues that will require consideration if further gains are to be achieved.

Criminal Justice System Monitor 3 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

This series provides policy makers and people involved or interested in the Queensland criminal justice system with a concise overview of key developments in that system. Production of the Monitor each year is also intended to promote informed public debate about criminal justice issues in Queensland. Main subject areas are: Police and crime; The court system; Corrections; The cost of criminal justice; Funding of legal aid and prosecutions; Key events.

Beenleigh calls for service: evaluation report — executive summary (PDF, 182.0 kB)

Executive summary of the Beenleigh calls for service evaluation report.

Beenleigh Calls for Service Project: evaluation report (PDF, 2.9 MB)

In September 1996, the CJC and the QPS established the Beenleigh Calls for Service Projects, a six-month experiment to find out whether the application of problem-solving techniques would reduce the number of repeat calls for service in the Beenleigh Police Division.

Beenleigh calls for service: evaluation report (PDF, 2.9 MB)

In September 1996, the CJC and the PS established the Beenleigh Calls for Service Project, which was a six-month experiment to find out whether the application of problem-solving techniques would reduce the number of repeat calls for service in the Beenleigh Police Division. This report is an evaluation of that experiment.

Police behaviour at a 4ZZZ Market Day function: report of an investigation (PDF, 45.1 kB)

Two directors of the 4ZZZ FM Radio Station complained to the CJC about excessive use of police force at a 4ZZZ Market Day Function. This report summarises the findings of the investigation.

Annual Report 1996-97 (CJC) - Part 2 (PDF, 7.4 MB)

Part 2 of the CJC Annual Report 1996-97.

Submission in response to the Police Powers and Responsibilities Bill 1997 (PDF, 970.1 kB)

This submission follows on from the detailed submission prepared by the CJC in August 1997 on the Review of Police Powers Discussion Paper, and the five-volume review of police powers published by the CJC in 1993 and 1994.

Annual Report 1996-97 (CJC) - Part 5 (PDF, 15.6 MB)

Part 5 of the CJC Annual Report 1996-97.

Annual Report 1996-97 (CJC) - Part 3 (PDF, 7.6 MB)

Part 3 of the CJC Annual Report 1996-97.

Investigation of paedophilia by the Criminal Justice Commission (PDF, 275.3 kB)

This report describes how the CJC discharged its responsibilities in relation to paedophilia.

Integrity in the Queensland Police Service: implementation and impact of the Fitzgerald Inquiry reforms (PDF, 1.7 MB)

This report is concerned with those recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into Possible Illegal Activities and Associated Police Misconduct (referred to as ‘Fitzgerald Inquiry’) which were directed towards improving the police complaints and discipline process and enhancing police integrity in Queensland.

Community Consultative Committees and the QPS: an evaluation (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Community Consultative Committees (CCCs) were first introduced in Queensland after the Fitzgerald Inquiry report recommended their introduction as part of a more community-oriented style of policing. This research report presents the findings of an evaluation of CCCs conducted by the CJC.

Queensland Police Service Academy training: the views of recruits (PDF, 736.9 kB)

This report presents the results of surveys presentd to the 1996 recruit intake of the QPS. The surveys relate to recruits' view about their training, education and experience at the QPS Academy. It also addresses issues relating specifically to the establishment of the second campus of the QPS Academy at Townsville.

Assault in Queensland (PDF, 852.9 kB)

This paper examines assault trends over time, analyses the factors that increase or decrease the risk of assault and describes the context in which assaults are most likely to occur.

Gold Coast District Negotiated Response Trial: survey findings (PDF, 407.0 kB)

This paper presents the findings of a telephone survey conducted by the CJC to assess a new service delivery policy recently trialled in the Gold Coast Police District. The policy, known as 'Standing Operational Procedures for Negotiated Response to Complaints', was designed to reduce the demands being made on police resources by allowing certain minor offences to be dealt with by telephone.

Report on an investigation into a memorandum of understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE and an investigation into an alleged deal between the ALP and the SSAA (PDF, 3.1 MB)

This report covers the investigation into the circumstance surrounding the creation and execution of a MoU executed by the Hon. Rob Borbidge (then Leader of the Opposition), the Hon. Theo Cooper (then Coalition Spokesman for Police, Corrective Services and Racing) and Sgt Gary Wilkinson (then President of the Qld Police Union of Employees) and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding any agreement between the ALP and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia of the kind alleged in media reports in April 1996.

Defendants' perceptions of the investigation and arrest process (PDF, 2.1 MB)

This research report presents the findings of a survey of 489 defendants appearing in Queensland Magistrates Courts. The survey was designed to collect information about police arrest, questioning and searching practices from the perspective of people who had been subject to the exercise of these powers.

Annual Report 1995-96 (CJC) - Part 6 (PDF, 3.2 MB)

Part 6 of the CJC Annual Report 1995-96.

Annual Report 1995-96 (CJC) - Part 3 (PDF, 6.8 MB)

Part 3 of the CJC Annual Report 1995-96.

Annual Report 1995-96 (CJC) - Part 7 (PDF, 6.2 MB)

Part 7 of the CJC Annual Report 1995-96.

Annual Report 1995-96 (CJC) - Part 1 (PDF, 2.3 MB)

Part 1 of the CJC Annual Report 1995-96.

Evaluation of Brisbane Central Committals Project (PDF, 2.7 MB)

The Brisbane Central Committals Project was established with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of committal proceedings.

Submission to the QPS Review Committee (PDF, 2.9 MB)

This submission briefly summarises the CJC's position on particular issues relating to the management and operation of the QPS.

Police recruit selection: predictors of academy performance (PDF, 581.8 kB)

This paper assesses the validity and utility of current recruit selection criteria in predicting performance at the Queensland Police Academy. Academy performance was used as the measure of selection criteria effectiveness, since no standardised work performance evaluation data are available.

Aboriginal witnesses in Queensland's criminal courts (PDF, 5.6 MB)

The report identified that Aboriginal people appearing in court as witnesses are often at a disadvantage relative to other witnesses, due to the law, the courts and legal practitioners not paying sufficient regard to the unique aspects of Aboriginal language and culture. This report identifies various strategies, most of which are quite simple and relatively inexpensive, for reducing these barriers to understanding.

Informal complaint resolution in the QPS: follow-up evaluation (PDF, 1.3 MB)

This follow-up report measures the impact of previously-recommended changes via surveys of officers and complainants who had been involved in an informal complaint resolution conducted between May and October 1995, and through the analysis of complaints data.

Utilising calls for service data (PDF, 368.2 kB)

This paper illustrates how analysis of calls for service data can facilitate the better management of police resources, particularly in relation to problem-solving and crime prevention activities.

Report on an inquiry conducted by Mr R V Hanson QC into the alleged unauthorised dissemination of information concerning Operation Wallah (PDF, 1.6 MB)

In 1995, information concerning the CJC Operation Wallah was published in the Courier-Mail and The Australian. This report was published after the investigation that sought to discover whether any officer or Commissioner of the CJC, any members or staff of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee or any officer of the Queensland Police Service released the information.

Beat policing: a case study (PDF, 412.8 kB)

This paper presents the key findings of the CJC's evaluation of the Toowoomba Beat Policing Pilot Project. The project was set up in May 1993 to trial a new method of delivering policing services to urban communities.

Criminal Justice System Monitor 1 (PDF, 1.1 MB)

This series provides policy makers and people involved or interested in the Queensland criminal justice system with a concise overview of key developments in that system. Production of the Monitor each year is also intended to promote informed public debate about criminal justice issues in Queensland. Main subject areas are: Police and crime; The court system; Corrections; The cost of criminal justice; Funding of legal aid and prosecutions; Key events.

The Inala Community and Police Network: an evaluation (PDF, 2.4 MB)

This report provides an evaluation of the community policing project at Inala in southeast Queensland.

Report on the sufficiency of funding of the Legal Aid Commission in Queensland and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Queensland (PDF, 4.7 MB)

This report examines the funding of the DPP and the Legal Aid Commission in Queensland.

Telecommunications interception and criminal investigation in Queensland: a report (PDF, 1.5 MB)

This report considers whether the QPS and CJC should have the power to intercept telecommunications in certain prescribed circumstances. Mr Fitzgerald QC, in the Report of the Commission of Inquiry (1989), identified this as one of the issues which should be considered in any comprehensive review of powers relevant to law enforcement in Queensland. He also observed that the CJC was likely to require the power to intercept telecommunications to enable it to discharge its functions effectively.

Fear of crime (PDF, 629.8 kB)

This research paper aims to inform the public, police and policy makers about issues associated with the fear of crime.

Annual Report 1993-94

Annual Report of the Criminal Justice Commission 1993-94.

Implementation of reform with the Queensland Police Service: the response of the QPS to the Fitzgerald Inquiry recommendations (PDF, 4.9 MB)

This report describes the progress which the QPS has made towards the 'Fitzgerald model', indicates where the CJC considers that a departure from this model has been justified, and identifies those areas where, in the CJC's view, further change is required.

Selling your secrets: Issue paper (PDF, 294.6 kB)

Who's selling what? How secure is the confidential information that public sector agencies have about you?

Informal complaint resolution in the Queensland Police Service

Reports of the CJC about informal complaint resolution in the Queensland Police Service.

Corruption Prevention Manual: Corruption in the Workplace (PDF, 2.6 MB)

Advice for managers in taking a proactive approach to corruption control and developing sound practices to prevent and detect corruption.

1993 Attitudes toward the Queensland Police Service (PDF, 1.6 MB)

This report summarises the findings of a public opinion survey conducted in 1993 that included questions about public attitudes towards the QPS, public perceptions of crime levels in Queensland, and levels of awareness about the Fitzgerald Inquiry and the CJC.

Report on the implementation of the Fitzgerald recommendations relating to the Criminal Justice Commission (PDF, 6.2 MB)

This is a report on the implementation of the Fitzgerald recommendations relating to the CJC.

Report on the inquiry into the selection of the jury for the trial of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen (PDF, 10.0 MB)

Report by the Hon. W J Carter QC on his inquiry into the selection of the jury for the trial of Sir Johannes (Joh) Bjelke-Petersen and related matters.

Review of police powers in Queensland

A report by the CJC reviewing police powers in Queensland.

Report of an inquiry into allegations of official misconduct at the Basil Stafford Centre

A report by the CJC about allegations of official misconduct at the Basil Stafford Centre.

Pre-evaluation assessment of Police Recruit Certificate Course (PDF, 2.6 MB)

This pre-evaluation assessment develops an evaluation plan for the police recruit certificate course.

Report on an inquiry into allegations made by Terrence Michael Mackenroth MLA, the former Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and associated matters (PDF, 1.8 MB)

The report relates to an investigation into the conduct of the Commissioner of the Police Service, Mr N R Newnham after allegations raised against Mr Newnham by the former Minister of Police and Emergency Services.

Report of the committee to review the Queensland Police Service Information Bureau (PDF, 2.4 MB)

The role, functions and inadequacies of the Information Bureau were critically examined in early 1991 by the CJC which recommended in its report that the police information systems be comprehensively reviewed with the help of a group of specialised external consultants. This is their report.

Reforms in laws relating to homosexuality: an information paper (PDF, 1.8 MB)

This paper was prepared to describe the issues concerning homosexuality and offer views of experts and interest groups. It presents a summary of major points raised in Parliamentary debates in other jurisdictions and offers results of research and surveys on the issue. The document also provides a comparative analysis of a selection of existing legislative models and summarizes current knowledge and alludes to some of the issues that should be considered while reviewing homosexual law reform.