Why it matters
The change comes at a testing time for the agency, which is still emerging from an inquiry highlighting deep cultural problems in the force, and is managing a surge in domestic violence, as well as heated election-year debate about youth justice. Meanwhile, workload and recruitment pressures continue to bite.
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Gollschewski himself has faced, and denied, accusations of racism emerging amid the inquiry.
Recent research found Queenslanders scored the service provided by the force only six out of 10. Despite overall falling crime rates, heightened fear also remains among parts of the community.
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