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The Fitzgerald Inquiry into Queensland police corruption was a judicial inquiry presided over by Tony Fitzgerald QC. The inquiry was established in response to a television program's airing of a report entitled "Moonlight State" alleging high-level corruption involving both the police force and the then- Bjelke-Petersen government.The Inquiry resulted in charges being laid against Queensland Police Commissioner (Sir) Terry Lewis and a perjury trial being held against Premier Bjelke-Petersen. The former was convicted, while the latter was not - despite claims of political interference in the jury.
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