‘Never afraid to speak up’: Former police union boss Ian Leavers found dead at home

Former Police Union Boss Ian Leavers Found Dead at Home

Ian Leavers, the former president of the Queensland Police Union, was found dead at his home in Brisbane. He was 57 years old.

Leavers led the police union for 15 years, from 2009 to 2024, and was discovered deceased just before 10 a.m. on Monday under circumstances described by police as non-suspicious.

The police were called to the scene of a sudden death in Mount Ommaney, located in Brisbane’s south-west, around 9:50 a.m. A spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

Career and Contributions

After stepping down from the union, Leavers was appointed in August 2024 as Queensland’s first Cross-Border Commissioner. In this role, he supported border communities across the state.

Premier David Crisafulli said, “Leavers earned the respect of Queenslanders for saying it how it was, and always standing up for the police service he loved.”
Crisafulli added, “He was dedicated, principled and driven to make a difference for this state. Queenslanders will remember his leadership during some of our state’s most tragic and defining events.”

Legacy

The Police Federation of Australia paid tribute to Leavers as a “long-serving and respected leader within the policing community for more than three decades.”

His leadership and outspoken nature left a lasting impact on Queensland’s police service and its communities.

Author’s summary: Ian Leavers, a respected police union leader and Queensland’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, passed away peacefully, remembered for his principled leadership and dedication to the police community.

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Brisbane Times Brisbane Times — 2025-11-10

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