Petition demands review of Jack McLennan’s disappearance case
More than 700 people have backed demands for an independent investigation into how police handled the baffling disappearance of Qld personal trainer Jack McLennan.
A grassroots petition has been launched demanding answers and raising questions around “serious concerns” in the mysterious case of a missing South Burnett man.
Jack McLennan, a 27-year-old Murgon personal trainer, was allegedly last seen walking away from a popular fishing spot at Ficks Crossing by work colleague, Chris Duke, more than a year ago.
The surrounding areas were searched extensively by police in the following weeks, with a pair of shoes, a hat and a wallet later found in different locations that reportedly belonged to the missing man.
Police have not named Chris Duke or any other persons as suspects in the investigation, and there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by him.
The case has been referred to the coroners court, with police confirming the investigation remains active as recently as last month.
The young man’s family and their supporters have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, organising regular searches of areas of interest, printing posters, raising money to help the family, and working with the media in an attempt to keep Jack’s case active.
A podcast series created by former detective turned private investigator Graeme Crowley debuted on the first anniversary of Jack’s disappearance on October 4, 2025.
In the first episode, Jack’s mother Kellie Moody said she was visited by detectives just a few weeks previously and was told investigations had been finalised, no charges had been laid and, in the view of police, there was no suspicious circumstances surrounding her son’s disappearance.
The petition, which was launched earlier this week, is calling for an “independent review into the handling” of Jack’s disappearance, “outside of the Queensland Police Service to ensure transparency, accountability, and a fair investigation”.
“Jack went missing on 4 October 2024 in the South Burnett,” the petition reads.
“Since then, serious concerns have been raised about how the investigation was carried out — key evidence, leads, and witness accounts were overlooked.
“The Crime and Corruption Commission referred the matter back to police to review themselves, which goes against the purpose of independent oversight.”
The petition asks Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Commissioner Dr Daniel Morgan to review the CCC’s reported decision to refer the case back to police, to direct the organisation to conduct an independent investigation, and to recommend a parliamentary inquiry if “systemic or cultural failures are found”.
“This is about more than Jack — it’s about every missing person, their families and every Queenslander’s right to transparency and justice,” the petition reads.
At the time of publishing, the petition had more than 700 signatures.
