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“I am confident that this report accurately reflects the year’s work of an organisation vital to the interests of all Queenslanders. The Commission remains committed to the task of safeguarding the integrity of public administration, improving the criminal...

“I am pleased to note that the CJC is now generally accepted by Queenslanders as an effective instrument for the improvement of standards in public life.” --- Chairperson Robin O’Regan, QC In 1993-94, the CJC completed four major inquiries into: the selection...

In 1995 Robin O’Regan QC concluded his term as Chairperson of the CJC. Frank Clair QC was appointed to the position from 1 June 1995, but did not start in the role until January 1996. Lewis Wyvill QC was Acting Chairperson from May to December 1995. In line...

“The Commission’s role as ‘watchdog’ is well balanced by its positive role as ‘reformer and educator’ on criminal justice issues…. it must continually reinforce the value of prevention.” ---Chairperson Frank Clair In January 1996, Frank Clair commenced as...

“As to organised crime, there is abundant evidence that the CJC has been highly successful in that area, particularly in its efforts through the Joint Organised Crime Taskforce. Over less than seven years…. the CJC has recommended 1,127 charges, and dealt with...

“The focus must not be lost. The true reform process never ends. It must continue – and so must an independent CJC as a vital part of that process.” ---Chairperson Frank Clair In August 1997 the Supreme Court terminated the Inquiry into the Future Role...

“This year has been a period of building on the existing strengths of the organisation to ensure it is better placed to expose corruption and promote ethical conduct in the Queensland public sector…. The CJC this year took a strategic decision to enhance its...

“The need to foster a public sector of integrity is a continuing one. The protective and deterrent effect of a powerful investigative agency is necessary to achieving that. However, a truly ethical public sector is possible only if the hearts and minds of the...

“At the time I write, legislation has been introduced to merge the CJC and the Queensland Crime Commission... This will give a renewed emphasis to the investigation of organised crime and paedophilia in Queensland. Importantly, it will also give legislative...

The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) was created in late 1989, based on the recommendation of the Fitzgerald Inquiry