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Queensland Police domestic violence inquiry extends after 130 new submissions

The reporting deadline for an inquiry into Queensland police culture and domestic violence has been extended again after an influx of submissions following controversial evidence last month.

The Commission of Inquiry into Queensland Police Service (QPS) Responses to Domestic and Family Violence received 130 submissions in the last week and has requested additional material from the QPS.

The date for submissions has been extended to Monday and the reporting date has now been moved from October 4 to November 14.

In a statement, the commission said Judge Deborah Richards had requested the extension following a "significant response" to evidence provided by Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll last month.

At the hearing, Commissioner Carroll agreed that there were significant cultural issues, relating to sexism, misogyny and racism, within the QPS.

Commissioner Carroll was also questioned over two incidents involving misogynistic comments allegedly made by senior police at two separate police conferences this year.

Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor resigned after the inquiry heard he had referred to a friend of his as a "vagina whisperer" during a formal speech at a leadership conference.

Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder is on leave and yet to comment publicly on claims that he made lewd comments during another police conference in March.

The commission reopened its call for submissions on August 22 after it was contacted by a number of serving officers about those issues.

The commission said it will make a decision on whether Commissioner Carroll or other witnesses are recalled once the closing date for submissions has passed.

The reporting extension will allow the commission to thoroughly review any additional submissions and information from the QPS.

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