Monday, November 10, 2025
It is with enormous sadness that the QPU President, Executives and staff members acknowledge the passing of Former QPU President Ian Leavers at his home in Brisbane.
Ian led the Union as CEO & President for 15 years, he was a QPU Life Member but his service to fellow members started many years earlier as a Branch rep and later on the Executive as the Southern Region Representative.
Ian Leavers was a titan of the Union movement in Queensland. He set a path that gave police a voice in public debate and that led to our Union having an important say in issues affecting the safety and security of our community.
The work of Ian Leavers as QPU President and President of the Police Federation of Australia will have a legacy that will continue to benefit generations of police nationally. Ian was recognised internationally for his reform work and industrial initiatives.
Our thoughts are today with Ian’s family, friends and entire police family.
QPU General President, Executives and Staff
