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Victims' rights, take our survey
We are currently reviewing victims’ rights in Queensland for the first time since 2017. We want as many people as possible to join in the conversation to ensure victims’ rights deliver the respect, protection, and support victims deserve.
Read moreActing arrangements
Executive Director of the Office of the Victims’ Commissioner, Sarah Kay, has been appointed as acting Victims’ Commissioner while a formal recruitment process is underway.
Read moreHave your say: Help us review Queensland’s Charter of Victims’ Rights
I am proud to let you know that we have launched our review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights. I’m asking for your support as we review the Charter for the first time since it was introduced in 2017.
Read moreBehind the numbers, victims continue to ask for better support in the criminal justice system
The latest reported data by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) offers encouraging signs for crime prevention and community safety. However...
Read moreLast Friday, was a significant day
I had the privilege of chairing Queensland’s newly established, ’independent and permanent Sexual Violence Review Board (SVRB)
Read moreAdvocating for victims
A key part of The Commissioners role is to advocate for victims’ rights when government is developing new laws or policies that may impact victims of crime.
Read moreSexual Violence Review Board progress
I’m pleased to share recruitment has started to find members for the Queensland Sexual Violence Review Board.
Read moreNew resources for victim-survivors
We have produced a new online resource and podcast – Victim Pathways – for victim-survivors of sexual violence and people supporting them.
Read moreLegislation commences today
Today (Monday 2 September 2024), key provisions of the Victims’ Commissioner and Sexual Violence Review Board Act 2024 commences.
Read moreNew translated Charter of Victims' Rights resources
We have released information on the Charter of Victims’ Rights in 7 different languages.
Read moreMedia releases and statements
Social media
You can follow the Office of the Victims' Commissioner on LinkedIn.
For media outlets
We acknowledge the important role media outlets play in raising awareness of the rights of victims of crime, including empowering victim-survivors of crime who choose to tell their stories in their own words.
We value the contribution of victim-survivors in sharing their experiences.
If you are a media outlet covering an issue which involves a victim, we respectfully ask that you be mindful of the potential impacts that your media coverage and actions can have on victim-survivors of crime, or family members and friends of deceased victims of crime.
Some events can be especially difficult for victim-survivors of crime, or family members and friends of deceased victims including:
- hearings, trials and sentencing
- significant dates like birthdays or anniversaries.
We ask media outlets to be considered and respectful if:
- requesting comment or interviews
- providing or using information about offenders
- identifying people
- taking photos or videos.
We ask media outlets to:
- carefully consider the language used in reporting to avoid potentially causing further distress
- avoid perpetuating myths or stereotypes around victims, offenders and crimes.
Resources
The Department of Justice has produced resources for media outlets:
- the Sexual Violence Media Guide provides advice for trauma-informed reporting on sexual violence
- the Domestic and Family Violence Media Guide assists with responsible and evidence-based reporting of domestic and family violence incidents.