Weakening police force requirements to meet gender targets is 'insane'

Sky News host Paul Murray says "the idea the police force is weakened" by lowering the standards for people who are physically or mentally not up to the job, in a role that is "tougher than ever, is insane".

A report revealed Queensland's Police Force unfairly hired women, including those who were unable to meet requirements, over men who passed in order to meet its gender targets.

"We're not talking about something where tokenism counts. If there are women who can qualify and pass all the standards then great, enjoy life in policing. It's a tough one, but we've got your back," he said.

"Nothing of course from the Queensland government today who cheered all this in when it was all so fashionable a couple of years ago."

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