A major investigation has been launched into serious allegations of police and coronial failures in handling domestic homicide cases across Australia.
Whistleblowers Break Their Silence
The investigation, two years in the making, reveals that potentially critical mistakes were made in the murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children. This evidence came to light through two women who decided to break ranks within the Queensland justice system.
Kate Pausina, a former senior detective with Queensland police, has come forward with alarming claims. She alleges she was explicitly ordered while working on a different case to protect the police organisation's reputation 'at all costs'.
Systemic Issues Revealed
An anonymous whistleblower from within the Queensland coronial system has also emerged, claiming she was warned she would be 'pulverised' if she ever spoke out about the issues she witnessed.
These revelations form part of Guardian Australia's Broken Trust investigation, which examines the national crisis of domestic violence in Australia. The series uncovers evidence and allegations of serious police failures in multiple cases involving intimate partner violence.
Broader News Context
In other developments, former US President Donald Trump has encouraged Republicans to vote for the release of Epstein files, stating 'we have nothing to hide'. Meanwhile in Australian politics, moderates have rallied around Sussan Ley as the Liberal leader claims she has been underestimated for much of her life.
The sporting world mourns the loss of Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco, who has died aged 28. In New South Wales, Dugald Saunders has stepped down as Nationals leader amid speculation that the Liberals' Mark Speakman could follow.
More than 70 ACT public schools have been closed over health fears from asbestos-contaminated children's play sand, while footballer Mary Fowler has been praised as 'courageous' for revealing her mental health struggles.
