Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board

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Guardian: Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board.

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Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board

Guardian •published Mar 22, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC •fetched Mar 22, 2026, 2:13 PM UTC

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