The petition of Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House that we demand our democratic right that the “governors” and “governed” be treated equally before the law. We agree with the Hon Gleeson CJ of the High Court of Australia that (a) criminal law should operate uniformly in circumstances which are not materially different; (b) courts may not grant the executive dispensation from the criminal law. We refer to the Heiner Affair/Shreddergate: (1) Submissions 142 and 142.1 by Mr Kevin Lindeberg to the House of Representatives Standing Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee; (2) Mr Robert F Greenwood QC’s Senate submission; and (3) University of Queensland’s School of Journalism and Communication “The Justice Project”. The law must be upheld honestly and impartially, particularly the Criminal Code (Qld) which underpins the administration of justice regarding (a) destruction of evidence; and (b) obstruction of justice in regard to possible improper interference with the administration of justice and covering up known abuse of children in a State-run institution and, therefore, request that the House take all steps to ensure the appointment of an independent Special Prosecutor with sufficiently wide terms of reference, time and resources to investigate all matters involving the Heiner Affair/Shreddergate and lay charges where sufficient evidence exists so that justice may be done to all and public confidence restored in the administration of justice so that all Queensland citizens are treated equally before the law.