Charter of Victims’ Rights review
We are currently reviewing the Charter of Victims’ Rights to assess how well it meets the diverse needs of victims of crime in Queensland.
Timeline of the review
This is Stage 1 of the review is now closed
It focuses on:
- the experiences of victims and their needs
- the Charter’s purpose
- the rights within its scope
- how it currently operates.
Stage 2, commencing in late January 2026.
It will focus on:
- the Charter’s enforceability
- who is accountable under the Charter
- how accessible the Charter is
- level of understanding and awareness of the Charter.
The Victims’ Commissioner will provide a report to the Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services by December 2026.
View the review’s terms of reference.
How you can take part in the review
- Stage 1 of the review closed on Friday, 17 October 2025. If you have been granted an extension to make a submission, email your submission to us at vcpolicy@victimscommissioner.qld.gov.au
- Stage 2 of the review will open for submissions on 28 January 2026.
Charter Review Stage 1 – key publications
Main paper - Let’s talk victims’ rights
- Plain English
- asks you to think about victims’ rights, the Charter’s purpose and if it meets victims’ needs
- 26 pages long
- suitable for a general audience
Longer detailed paper – Review of the Charter of Victims’ Rights.
- explores technical and legal aspects of the review and sometimes uses complex language
- may suit audiences responding to legal and policy review questions
Easy English
- simple language,
- short sentences and images.
- for people with a lower level of literacy, some people with disabilities and some people for whom English is a second language.
Charter of Victims' Rights
- information about the Charter and victims' rights in Queensland
Key dates
- 11 August 2025 – First consultation papers released, opening date for submissions
- 17 October 2025 – Closing date for first round of submissions
- 28 January 2026 – Second consultation papers released, opening date for submissions
- 18 March 2026 – Closing date for second round of submissions
- December 2026 – The Victims’ Commissioner will provide a report to the Minister
Stay informed
To stay informed about the review and consultation events, you can:
You can also share feedback at any time through our online contact form.
Contact us
If you have questions about the review, you can contact us by: