Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller is the new Director of Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ), following his recent work on the State’s DNA Review.
Attorney-General and Justice Minister Deb Frecklington said Director Fuller had the experience to lead FSQ and restore confidence to victims.
“Director Fuller’s vast experience shows he has the leadership skills required to deliver hands-on reform and oversee cultural changes desperately needed at FSQ,” Attorney-General Frecklington said.
She said as the NSW Police Commissioner from 2017 to 2022, Director Fuller had ultimate leadership responsibility for the provision of forensic services in NSW through the Forensic Evidence & Technical Services Command.
“Director Fuller has already made a valuable contribution towards clearing the DNA backlog at the FSQ laboratory through his recent appointment as part of the DNA Review Expert Team.”
Attorney-General Frecklington said she would join Director Fuller in a trip to the United States next week to meet with Bode Technology, the laboratory chosen for the Government’s $50 million outsourcing program and also visit several leading American forensic facilities to examine best practice operations for criminal DNA testing.
Director Fuller said he would be focused on re-shaping Forensic Science Queensland.
“It’s a great privilege to be taking on this challenge to help restore FSQ’s reputation and support the thousands of victims awaiting justice,” he said.
“Throughout my career I have witnessed how vital forensic science is for holding criminals to account and I’m under no illusion how challenging it will be to clear FSQ’s existing backlogs.”
