JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: Statement from the Premier of Queensland and Minister for Police

Statement from the Premier of Queensland and the Minister for Police

Please attribute to Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli:

Queensland Police Service Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has the full support of the Queensland Government following his decision to step down due to health reasons.

I would like to thank Commissioner Gollschewski for his lifetime of service upholding our state’s laws.

Commissioner Gollschewski has spent decades serving with integrity, professionalism, and Queensland is grateful for what he has achieved in the blue uniform.

Right now, his focus must be on his health and his family – but on behalf of Queensland – I want to thank him for his outstanding contribution to the state, and wish him all the best on his journey ahead.

ENDS. 

Please attribute to Police Minister Dan Purdie: 

I have been advised by Commissioner Steve Gollschewski he will be taking immediate leave due to an unexpected health diagnosis.

My thoughts are with the Commissioner, and his family during this time.

On behalf of the Government and the community, I extend my sincerest wishes to the Commissioner for a full and speedy recovery.

I welcome the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy who will step into the role of Acting Commissioner from Saturday 1 March, ensuring strong and stable leadership continues.

ENDS.