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Championing the rights and needs of victims of crime

In Queensland, the Victims’ Commissioner is independent to government, and supported by a statutory office to:

• publish information about the criminal justice system in Queensland
• respond to and action individual victim’s complaints about their treatment by government and government-funded agencies
• conduct systemic reviews about matters affecting victims of crime
• consult with victims of crime on matters relating to them
• provide advice to government and non-government entities about things that can be done better to meet victims’ needs
• monitor the implementation of recommendations made by the Victims’ Commissioner
• provide secretariat support to the Sexual Violence Review Board.

The Victims’ Commissioner chairs the Sexual Violence Review Board.