One of the Gold Coast's most senior police officers has been suspended over allegations she lied to Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission.
Superintendent Michelle Stenner was charged with three counts of perjury and a single charge of misconduct in public office at the Southport Watchhouse on Thursday.
The Queensland Police Service has since released a statement confirming the 44-year-old has been suspended from her role.
Stenner, who had been on leave, was released on bail and will face Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 21.
The CCC confirmed in a statement the charges related to evidence given by Stenner during one of its hearings.
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It launched an investigation into alleged nepotism following the hiring of Gold Coast Chief Superintendent Terry Borland's daughter for a civilian role within the Queensland Police Service.
Commissioned officers' union president Superintendent Dale Friberg said the union would support Stenner through the court case.
"The fact that they are currently before the court, we couldn't offer any comment in relation to it," she told AAP on Thursday.
"But we would like people to be mindful of the fact that she's innocent until proven guilty."
