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Rape victims reportedly being turned away from Queensland hospitals is ‘unacceptable’, says minister

The opposition has said a whistleblower revealed alleged rape victims were asked to take photos of injuries

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Reports that alleged rape victims have been turned away from Queensland hospitals and advised to take photos of their injuries are “completely unacceptable”, the state’s health minister says.

Allegations of victims’ failed attempts to access forensic examinations after alleged assaults were aired by the Liberal National party opposition during question time on Tuesday.

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