4367-26 Final Review into Wolston Park Hospital

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Mr Shane Barnes
18 Kristine Avenue
GOODNA QLD 4300
Total Signatures - 137
Sponsoring Member: The Clerk of the Parliament
Posting Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 23/01/2026
Sign this E-Petition
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The Petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House that on 8 August 2024, the Queensland Government announced the independent Wolston Park Hospital Review of health services provided at Wolston Park Hospital between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 2000.

Mental health expert Professor Robert Bland AM led the review. It provided an opportunity for former patients and family members or carers to describe their experiences during the period. The final report of the review was released on 19 December 2025.

Many former patients and families of former patients are seeking final closure, as the review has identified what has occurred at Wolston Park Hospital between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 2000.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to request an apology from the government or parliament and to have former patients and families of former patients attend in the public gallery.