Australian State’s DNA Boss Formally Sacked After Months on Suspension

Australian State’s DNA Boss Formally Sacked After Months on Suspension
Queensland Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women, Shannon Fentiman (R) is seen during question time at Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia on May 24, 2023. AAP Image/Darren England
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The scientist in charge of Queensland’s beleaguered state-run forensic laboratory has been sacked after a scathing inquiry into botched operations.

Former managing scientist Cathie Allen’s employment was terminated on May 24 in a formal letter sent to her legal team, a spokesman for Health Minister Shannon Fentiman confirmed.