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Top Cop Dies After Cancer Battle
The 67-year-old led the Queensland Police Service for more than a year and stepped down in February after his cancer spread.
- On Friday, former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski died at 67 following an 18-month battle with stage 4 lung cancer, his family said.
- Gollschewski retired in February 2026 after 46 years with the Queensland Police Service, stepping down just 10 months into his five-year term due to his cancer diagnosis.
- Known as 'Mr Fix It' among colleagues, Gollschewski served as Queensland disaster coordinator, leading responses to the 2018 Commonwealth Games and COVID-19 border security operations.
- Last week, Queensland Governor Jeannette Young invested Gollschewski as an Officer in the Order of Australia for 'distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter-terrorism activities, and to the community' at the Mater Private Hospital.
- Premier David Crisafulli and Acting Police Commissioner Brett Pointing paid tribute to Gollschewski's 'principled leadership,' while he is survived by his wife, Rebecca, six children, and four grandchildren.
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Former police commissioner Steve Gollschewski dies, months after retirement
The Queensland Police Service is mourning the former commissioner, who died from cancer shortly after concluding a 46-year policing career.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Queensland Police Service mourns the loss of former Commissioner of Police, Steve Gollschewski AO APM
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is deeply saddened by the passing of former Commissioner of Police Steve Gollschewski AO APM, following a courageous battle with cancer, today. Across more than 46 years of service, Steve made an extraordinary contribution to policing, defined by principled leadership, integrity and enduring dedication. Acting Commissioner of Police Brett Pointing […]
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