Hi there. There are not many legal options available for someone to challenge or dispute the employment status of another person, especially on the grounds of personal character or family history.

If an employee of the Queensland Police Service – including a Police Liaison Officer – engages in improper conduct on the job, you can lodge a formal complaint against them. You can do this by completing an online complaint form (www.police.qld.gov.au) or phoning 131 444. How your complaint is handled will depend on the nature and level of detail of your complaint. It may be resolved through conciliation or a formal investigation may be opened for more serious matters.

If you are not satisfied with the handling of your complaint, you can contact the Crime and Corruption Commission (www.ccc.qld.gov.au) to discuss the matter further.

Suggested way forward

Apart from the above complaint process, there are not many options available for challenging the employment status of a police employee on personal grounds. However, you may want to consider speaking to a lawyer who can fully assess your situation and legal rights. By pressing the “Consult a Lawyer” button, LawAdvisor can help you search for experienced lawyers and obtain fee proposals for their services. Costs for legal advice and representation will vary between providers based on experience and the scope of services.