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Sexual offence investigations sidelined by property crime, report finds

Original report: ABC Queensland · 10 November 2026 at 2:01 pm (Brisbane time)

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What we know so far

ABC Queensland reports on "Sexual offence investigations sidelined by property crime, report finds". Its published summary states: More than 19,000 sexual offences reported to Queensland Police Service between 2017 and 2022 were analysed to find out why so many were withdrawn, or considered unfounded.. For the complete account and further updates, see the original reporting linked below.

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