Managers at a Queensland DNA lab ignored scientists when changing testing protocols. Plus, Optus cops the blame for a massive data breach.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Nick Jensen, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.